December 2022

About the Cover ...

“Venus of the Springs” Mural

When your city gives you
gorgeous murals, the best thing an
artsy magazine can do is showcase
them on our cover. This beauty,
titled “Venus of the Springs,” was
barely dry when Jeremy Rodgers
(Yes! Jeremy of our November
cover) gathered up his cameras
and headed our way.

He captured Venus in
all her beauty and even got
some snaps of Thomas Nagin
and Patrick Cunningham,
building owner and mural artist,
respectively.

Then, of course, we
called in Richard Stephens to design the
layout (at the 11th hour AGAIN) and he put it all together in record time.
We did have to make one small adjustment to his layout – see the bottom
line? Well, that news came to us just before press time so a quick revision
was in order. We are extremely grateful to the Arkansas Arts Council for this
honor.

But I digress. While all this other stuff was transpiring, Leslie Fisher
put pen to paper to fill in the details of Venus’ creation. Please see page 19
for the details.

Another cover, another hair-graying adventure, folks! We decided all
this is too much work so we’ll not put out another cover til next year. (There’s
a free Stubby’s Loaded Potato to the first person to comment on that.) Til
next time . . .

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

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Keeping It Local For The Holidays

Hot Springs is a unique place to visit, and with plenty drive in shopper traffic and bring in more retail to the small world gets what it gives. Hot Springs is home to more than
of local restaurants, events, and shops, there is something business owners. We encourage you to shop small by thirty non-profit charities that would gladly accept your
for everyone here. The Springs Magazine is the perfect visiting the stores and businesses in this magazine and eat donations on #GivingTuesday.
resource to find local shops, restaurants and even local big, dine local, by grabbing a bite at a local eatery.
events, especially in our fall ssues. Great gift ideas are found throughout this issue. Enjoy
Giving Tuesday, November 29, is held every year on the reading about the small businesses and learn more about
Small Business Saturday, November 26, is the perfect Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the Black Friday/Cyber our community. And, please, give our merchants some
day for everyone to play a supporting role by giving back Monday craze. Giving Tuesday inspires people all around to holiday cheer for spending their advertising dollars small
to all of the small business owners who support our local collaborate and give back to their community and charities and local. Let them know you found them in The Springs
economy. While this is a good thing to do every day, Small they support. It unifies corporations, charities, and small Magazine.
Business Saturday distinguishes a day to shop local, helping businesses all around the world by showing people that the
Happy Holidays from The Springs Magazine Team!

AHFP Presents
Dave Smith in Concert

By Erin Baber
The Arkansas Highlands Folk Project (AHFP)

presents Dave Smith in concert at the Garland
County Library on Tuesday, December 6, 2022,
at 6:30 PM. Seating will be first come, first
served.

Stone County resident Dave Smith
is well-known in the Arkansas Old-Time
and Folk Music community. For 40 years
he has been a regular performer at the Ozark
Folk Center in Mountain View, both as a
solo musician and as a member of the folk trio
“Harmony.” Smith’s concert at the Library will
include a wide repertoire of folk music including
some holiday tunes.

Charlie Moore, founder of the AHFP said “Dave Smith is one of the most
versatile and experienced Old Time Musicians and preservationists in Arkansas.
Many know him as the host of Ozark Highlands Radio’s weekly broadcast, but
he is much more than that! He is the real deal. He will be playing 6 traditional
instruments and his smooth vocals will take you back to a time many have forgotten
or never knew – rural heritage.”

Dave Smith is a former winner of the senior division of the Arkansas State
Fiddle Contest, and a recipient of the J Mulkey Kent Award for his contribution
to the preservation of Old-Time fiddle music in 2018. Listen to Dave Smith every
week on Public Radio as he hosts Ozark Highlands Radio.

The Garland County Library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot
Springs, Arkansas. Learn more about the library and its services at www.gclibrary.
com or by calling 501-623-4161.

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

Support the Arts on Giving
Tuesday, Nov. 29

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving to help raise awareness of
charitable causes and encourage donors’ generosity. Like many non-profit arts
organizations, Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) will be participating
in Giving Tuesday on November 29, 2022.

There are multiple ways to contribute on this day of giving. Donations
can be made directly on HSACA’s website at www.HotSpringsArts.org, using the
donate tab at the top of the page.

To contribute via Facebook, visit Facebook: Hot Springs Area Cultural
Alliance and donate using the fundraiser button. Meta (Facebook) will match
$8 million in qualifying donations made on Facebook during Giving Tuesday.
Matching begins on Tuesday, November 30, 2022, at 7 AM Central Time, and will
continue matching qualifying donations to nonprofits until the $8M match runs out.

All contributions will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500.
Every dollar helps the organization strive toward the mission to celebrate, advocate
and promote the arts and culture of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Please take a moment on
Tuesday, November 29, to donate to your favorite charities.

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Photo from the 2022 Art Moves: Creative Roots Exhibition which can still be seen along
the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail.

Artist Kimiara Johnson. “New Orleans Matrimony En Arkansas”

Call for Artists for 2023 Art

Moves Outdoor Art Exhibition

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) has issued a call for
artists for the fourth annual Art Moves outdoor art exhibition set to open during
Arts & The Park, the 10-day art festival which will be held April 28 - May 7, 2023.

The theme for the 2023 festival and for the Art Moves Exhibition is “Art &
Soul,” which will focus on art as a tool for the artist. Art Moves “Art & Soul” will
celebrate the varied ways artists use their work for self-expression, as a method of
communication, or as a window into their soul.

HSACA, the City of Hot Springs Art Advisory Committee, and Hot Springs
Parks and Trails collectively produce “Art Moves” which is made up of paintings,
drawings, and/or photographs reproduced onto metal panels. Plans for 2023 include
expanding the exhibit, which has been displayed along the Hot Springs Creek
Greenway Trail, to include an additional Hot Springs City Park.

Artists are asked to submit works that are self-reflective, offer insight as to
how they use their art to communicate something about themselves, or as a tool to
express emotion, communication, healing, etc. A panel of jurors will select up to 25
works to be reproduced onto metal for this outdoor exhibition.

The exhibition opens during the festival but remains up throughout the
year with a QR code affixed to the frame to provide information about the artist,
artwork, and exhibition.

Deadline for entry is January 13, 2023. Interested artists can visit www.
hotspringsarts.org/calls-for-artists for more information about Art Moves.

The HSACA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate,
advocate, and promote the arts in Hot Springs, Arkansas. For more information
about this opportunity, please visit www.hotspringsarts.org or email hsaca@
hotspringsarts.org.

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The Local Art Entity Opens for

Gallery Walk

The Local Art Entity (TLAE), a network of
artistry in Hot Springs, is now participating in Gallery
Walk on the first Friday of every month. They will be
hosting Art Markets and Open Mic Nights during Gallery
Walk at The Club House Hot Springs, an exciting new
event venue at 118 Arbor Street.

The Local Art Entity organizes collaborative
programs and artistic developmental services into a
network that helps grow, nurture, and support local
artists of all kinds. The network structures class offerings, specialty workshops,
art markets, live shows, and exhibitions, as well as local festivals and networking
meet-ups. They welcome artists, instructors, and collaborators of all realms in Hot
Springs and the surrounding areas to join the network of local artistry.

It is TLAE’s mission to provide communities a fair way to learn, share, and
teach forms of art. It is furthermore their mission to uphold the highest standards of
quality and integrity in their artists, collaborators, and instructors to ensure growth
and unity. The network aims to be a positive, robust, and effective influence in the
art community to create and enhance the ability of local artists to establish their
place in the art market.

Over a decade ago, TLAE was created for pop-up art markets and Yoga
in the Park events in New Orleans, Louisiana by Director and Instructor, Amanda
Mitchell. Having relocated to Hot Springs, Mitchell now hopes to connect and share
her knowledge and experience to create artistic community events.

Mitchell is a certified Therapeutic & Restorative and Ashtanga Yoga
instructor. She has an extensive background in dance, cheer, baton, as well as being
an accomplished seamstress and creative. “It’s important to me to create a platform
that helps artists connect and thrive within their communities.”

Registration for winter art markets, events, programs, and workshops is
now open at www.thelocalartentity.com.

Children’s Theatre Presents
“The Nutcracker” Ballet

Each year the Hot Springs Children’s
Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) brings in
incredible ballet artists from around the country to
ring in the holiday. This season Edmond Cooper,
Artistic Director, will be presenting Alayna Wong to
the Children’s Theatre stage as the Sugar Plum Fairy
in the leading role in “The Nutcracker.”

This will be Wong’s second visit to Hot
Springs, and all are looking with great anticipation
for her performance. Wong is from Southern
California and spent her formative years training
under Marnell Himes-Ushijima and Gary Joyce
in the Cecchetti method. She also spent summers with American Ballet Theatre,
Oklahoma City Ballet, and Ballet Austin.
The brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s musical score, particularly the second act
grand pau is only matched by the challenge, both artistically and physically, of
the traditional sequence of movement demanded on the Sugar Plum Fairy and her
cavalier as they bring the ballet to the crescendo.
Five performances this season will offer a variety of opportunities to attend.
Shows: Friday, Nov. 25, and Dec. 2 at 7 PM, and Saturday Matinee Nov. 26, and
Dec. 3, at 1 PM, at LakePointe Church, 1343 Albert Pike. Advanced reservations
are required.
Tickets: Preferred Adult $30. Preferred Child $15 (First 3 Rows). Standard
Adult $20. Standard Child $10 (Open seating 4th row back). Children under 5 are
free but will need reservations. Tickets are available at www.hscdtc.org/tickets. For
more information visit Facebook: Hot Springs Childrens Dance Theatre.

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DECEMBER ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #400

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

Happy 400th Gallery Walk! What an accomplishment! “Keeping it
Local” is a great reminder that our gallery district is sure to inspire
a wealth of gift-giving ideas for art connoisseurs of all ages. Step
out for Gallery Walk and take this opportunity to support our local
businesses while checking off “to-do’s” on your shopping lists.
From our homes to yours, our Springs Magazine Team wishes you
the very best of holidays in whatever way you celebrate… And HAPPY NEW YEAR!

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Work by Jimmy Leach, Gaylia Gilbert, and Susan Washington. New
pine needle baskets, by Valerie Hanks-Goetz. Wood ornaments by
J&J Workshop. Then and Now book by Mike Blythe makes a great
gift. Meet Southwest Jewelry artist, Ernie Bolieu. Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Featured Artists: Jerry Matusky, Emanuel Alvarez Valencia, &
Jessieville High students. Miniature Art by Jerry Matusky, Dianne
Morgan. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Charlie Mink will entertain at GW.
Mon & Wed-Sat: 10 AM-5 PM. Sun: 12 PM-5 PM.

DESOTO ROCK & GIFT SHOP
626 Central Avenue
You will find much more than rocks at DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop!  We
have recently expanded our interests to include some of Hot Springs’
most gifted  artists. Art, decor, jewelry, as well as,  an  expansive
collection of gems and minerals from all over the world wait to greet
you at Gallery Walk! Open 7 days. 10 AM-6 PM.

EMERGENT ARTS
341A Whittington • 501-655-0836 • emergentarts.org
Winter Wonderland Tree Competition and Canned Food Drive to benefit
Project Hope Food Bank. Gallery Walk 5-8. Santa & Mrs. Claus will
stop by from 5-6 PM for pictures. The Spa City Tappers will perform
at 6:30 PM. Open Tuesday-Saturday: Noon-5 PM.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
Susan Baker Chambers, Matthew Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus,
Sammy Peters, Tony Saladino, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, and others.
Work by Peters, Justus, and Steven Wise will be showcased. 10
AM–5 PM, Wed-Sat, and by appointment.

LOCAL ART ENTITY
The Club House • 118 Arbor Street • theclubhouseHS.com
The Local Art Entity, a network for artists in Hot Springs, is now
participating in Gallery Walk on the first Friday of every month. They
will host an Art Market and an Open Mic Night at The Club House
Hot Springs, an exciting new event venue, from 5 PM – 9 PM. With a
Family Sip & Paint activity area, there’s artistic fun to be had by all!

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
Celebrate December gallery walk with live music by artist Lisa Kent.
Traditional Art Guild will have their Art of the Month featured here
by artist Hildegard Honald. We will be extending our support to the
community by accepting canned food and blanket donations for
Salvation Army which can be dropped off at the gallery during December. We exhibit
work by 48 local artists, 10 of which are new to the gallery so there will be lots to
admire! Beverages and snacks will be available. Open Thur – Sun 10 AM-4 PM.

TRADITIONAL ART GUILD
[email protected]
TAG is primed and ready to support our creative community with
several opportunities to meet, be inspired, and hang art. We are in-
troducing a new Gallery at the Hot Springs Airport at a reception
Dec. 4, 1-3 PM. We are looking for art created by local artists. Bring
your art to our public meetings. Bring your friends. Facebook: Traditional Art Guild. All
are welcome.  Next meeting Nov. 17, 9:45 AM-Noon at GCLibrary.

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 GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE Taco Mama Side Town THE RETRO FIT
Mexican restaurant
Lender’s Title Company Anchor
Largest independent title & High-end body piercing studio Galaxy Connection
escrow agency in AR & LA Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Superhero store & Star Wars Museum
Upscale resale shop
Landmark Building Barrels Unlimited 600 Block Ouachita Ave
Winemaking kits and lessons 400 Block Ouachita Ave
200 Block Ouachita Ave 3B’s Bar & Grill 700 Block West Grand Ave
SixtyOne Celsius Mariposa Design Dive bar, pool tables
Something Bleu Full-service communication firm Vintage decor, design Merritt Wholesale Distributors Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Bridal boutique The Retro Fit M&M Travel Consultants Food service distributor Ice cream and burgers
Lavish Boutique Women’s, men’s, kids-retro Vacations & adventures Best Court Cottages Riley Art Glass Studio
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique Boutique cottages Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Starlite Club Hairapy 500 Block Ouachita Ave Forever Beautiful
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables Beauty salon & barber shop. Best Cafe Permanent cosmetics
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint Stroope Tire, Inc. Big Axe Battleground Gormet menu Superior Senior Care
Lunch & dinner; entertainment Tire dealer & repair shop Axe throwing In-home care services
KUHS 102.5 Farmers Insurance Garland County Courthouse Garland Cty Election Commission
Hot Springs Solar Powered Darryl Wiltshire Agency Government Offices Vote Here! 800 Block West Grand Ave
Community Radio Ouachita Investment Group Hamp Williams Building HS Chamber of Commerce
White Stone Event venue Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
Mountain Valley Armory Real estate agency 600 Block West Grand Ave Women’s apparel & Tea Room
Surfas Culinary District
300 Block Ouachita Ave Chrysalis Day Spa Quality cookware & equipment ACE Investments 200 Block Woodbine Street
Day spa and Med spa The Clear Spring
JUST SWANKY Senior living community

Bank OZK Splash Wine Bar Willis & Son Roofing
Home Instead Senior Care Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment Roofing contractor
In-home care for Seniors
The Courthouse Chapel/Get Colorado Grill Kids Source Quaint & friendly coffeehouse in
Hitched Hot Springs Southwest restaurant Speech & Development therapy the Quapaw District.
Wedding planning venue Leo’s Service Center
The Parlour Automotive repair
Metaphysical shop

Enjoy Garvan Woodland

Gardens Holiday Lights

Through December 31

The winter garden festival at Garvan Woodland Gardens (GWG) will run
through December 31 (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas days). The gardens
will be open daily during the daytime from 10 AM - 3 PM, and for the holiday lights
display from 4 PM - 9 PM. The Chipmunk Café will be open from 11 AM – 3 PM
serving up fresh gourmet sandwiches, salads, and seasonal treats.

All tickets must be purchased in advance via the website. Tickets are only
valid for the night they are purchased and are non-refundable, non-transferable, and
non-changeable. Please make sure you are purchasing your tickets for the correct
night when checking out as they cannot change the dates on your tickets. As always,
Members may visit the lights any night with their membership card and ID.

If the Gardens close due to inclement weather such as snow or lightning,
all tickets purchased for that evening will be automatically refunded. However, the
Gardens will remain open in the rain, and we will not offer refunds on a rainy
evening. The lights are extra sparkly in the rain! Bring your rain boots and umbrella
and enjoy the show.

To purchase tickets visit https://www.garvangardens.org. Admission
prices: $20 adults, $5 ages 4-12, and free ages 3 and younger. Golf cart tours
are available on a limited, first come, first served basis and are $15 per person in
addition to admission. There are no reservations for golf cart tours. Dogs or pets of
any kind are not allowed during Holiday Lights.

Come celebrate the beauty of the season in an outdoor winter garden!
Garvan Woodland Gardens is located at 550 Arkridge Road, in Hot Springs.

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The annual Cherry Blossom Festival held each spring celebrates the culture of
Japan in an event featuring music, dance, food, and arts.

Save the Date for the Arkansas
Cherry Blossom Festival

Not everyone can travel to Japan to enjoy the sakura (cherry) blossoms, but
everyone is invited to enjoy the 2023 Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival, scheduled
for April 2, 2023, in the Hot Springs Convention Center.

This free community event sponsored by the Hot Springs National Park
Sister City Foundation and Visit Hot Springs will  offer adults and children alike
the sights, sounds, and tastes of Japan. Cultural exhibits, hands-on opportunities,
workshops, lectures, and performances are planned for the 2023 event.

If you missed the 2022 festival, you can see photos and footage from the
opening ceremony and some of the performances at www.ARcherryblossom.org. 

If you are interested in volunteering or sponsorship, please email festival@
hotspringssistercity.org.   

Hot Springs Activities
Featured on Updated Website

The city’s website - www.hotsprings.org - activated by Visit Hot Springs,
features innovative new tools to help visitors plan their visits to Hot Springs.

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. The site offers links to places to stay, places to eat, things to do, events
to attend, as well as a free vacation guide.

“We are proud of our new site and believe it will deliver new hospitality
business to Hot Springs.

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

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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
Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Unique boutique gifts & plush animals
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio
Kollective Coffee & Tea Beef Jerky Outlet Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe Joanna A. Boutique
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces Candy & delectable delights. Women’s fashions & accessories
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Arlington Hotel Gangster Museum of America The Humidor
Southern Living! Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Guided tour of the HS gangster world Cigar Lounge
Kringles & Kones
Christmas-themed sweet shop Starbucks Coffee (Arlington) It’s All About Rocks Historic District Antiques Capone’s Loft
Rocks & unique merchandise Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture Vacation Rental
HOTEL HALE
Mamoo’s Paradice Cream EVILO Oils & Vinegars Petals, Purses, Etc. Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Dapper and Debonaire Only Homemade ice cream in Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Exclusive handbags, women’s & Artwork by local & int’l artists
Men’s grooming goods Downtown. Gluten-free pastries.
Rings ‘n’ Things
Fun fashion jewelry Uptown Market & Spirits Granny’s Kitchen children’s clothing & gifts Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
Freedom United Salon Mini-market essentials from Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Magic & comedy for the whole family
Highly trained staff. Progressive work. State & Pride Provisions Co.
The Villa Boutique sunscreen to spirits Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Justus Fine Art Gallery
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Established & emerging artists
and accessories Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries
Colonial Candy Corner
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Journey through the Seven Magic Villainess Soaps Diablos Tacos and Mescal Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Kringles in the Park Worlds of this museum Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup
Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Faith & Flair Boutique
Women’s boutique clothing B R4D Adventure 600 Block Central Ave
The Springs Hotel & Spa
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms The amazing 4D simulation will leave
Mountain Valley Spring Company you enthralled! athhouse ow
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full
line of MV Water merchandise. Kilwins Superior Bathhouse Brewery Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic 801 Spencer’s Corner
Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Family internal medical clinic
200 Block Central Ave & special event venue
Artists’ Workshop Gallery Rebecca Peterman Photography
National Park Aquarium Earthbound Trading Company Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Portraits photography
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Hotel Hale
tortoises, & lizards Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Boutique hotel and restaurant
Rolando’s Restaurante All Things Arkansas Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Products made in AR & relating to AR Cotton clothes & bedding
Savory Pantry 300 Block Central Ave Fordyce Bathhouse
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum JubiTea Hot Springs Picante’s Mexican Grill
Pancake Shop Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies Authentic Mexican dishes
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family The Buffalo Clothing Co. Quapaw Baths & Spa
owned & operated Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious
3AM Gallery & Gifts High quality men’s clothing & accessories spa services US Post Office Brick House Grill
Art gallery & gift shop Beverly’s Casual Shop Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
Silver Coconut Tombstone Old Time Photos Ozark Bathhouse Women’s boutique Steinhaus Keller
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Cultural center, open on weekends DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
high-end home accents Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Mirror Mirror Salon
Bathhouse Row Winery processed while you wait Buckstaff Baths Hot Springs Visitor Center Beauty, cosmetics & personal care
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Our only remaining traditional Tourist information center
Hot Springs Hemp Company Thai-Me Spa Gary Morris Interiors
Hemp oils and accessories STEINHAUS KELLER Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Pampering massage, skin treatments, thermal bathing facility A Narrow Escape
nail & body services. Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
Lamar Bathhouse
Bathhouse Row Emporium
Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar

Argentinian delicacies, ultimate 400 Block Central Ave
Buenos Aires bar experience!

Oxy-Zen Lauray’s Jewelers Subway
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Bridal, custom designs, & repairs Submarine sandwich shop

Red Sunflower Boutique Small’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique The Gaines’ Candy Bar
Candy including organic & homemade
BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers
Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream 900 Block Central Ave

Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary 700 Block Central Ave Cafe Kahlo
Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly Mexican Breakfast & brunch
hellcats & pinup dolls Maxine’s Live
Live music, food, craft beer & drinks 1000 Block Central Ave
JoJo and Jess Hot Springs Trolley Tours
Perfect blend of home, fashion & Trolley tours. Special events.
personal accessories

Ginger’s Popcorn The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Destiny’s Bake Shop
The best darn popcorn in the South! Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Breakfast, lunch, desserts, cakes

Hot Springs Hat Co. All Things Natural Copper Penny Pub Central Theatre
Hats for men and women Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Event Space

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts National Park Duck Tours Vault 723 DOWNTOWNER
Unique & locally made/designed items. Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton Timeless Vault Dining

The Ohio Club The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Downtowner Marketplace
Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas Upscale women’s boutique/ Vendors in one location with home
accessories, on-site handmade jewelry decor, boutiques and artisans
Great food & live music
American Art Gallery & Gifts
The Avenue Renee’s Local, regional, national & int’l artists

Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor

The Waters Hotel Hot Springs Haunted Tours JUSTUS ART GALLERY
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs
Jack Knife Barbershop 100 Block Exchange
Gallery Central 500 Block Central Ave All things barbering
Gifts, clothing, & art Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre Deadhead-Brauhaus Culture. Gin Joint
Toy Chest As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! Daily dinner & live theatre
Specialty toys, books, science kits, etc.

F REE PARKIN G 128 Exchange St Parking Deck PAID PARKIN G 2 HR Meters on Central Ave

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Tuesday is Jazz Night at
Central Theatre

The Hot Springs Jazz

Society presents Jazz Night at

the Central Cabaret & Nightclub

(formerly Central Theatre) twice

monthly.

Jazz Night will be

presented Sunday., Dec. 4,

with Tabitha Graves Collective

3-5 PM. On Tuesday, Dec. 6,

Texarkana Jazz Collective takes

the stage from 6-9 PM.

Central Cabaret,

located at 1008 Central Avenue,

opens the kitchen and full bar at

5 pm. Tickets range from $5 and up in advance online (CentralTheatreHS.com) and

general seating for $15 at the door.

Jazz Society will also present America’s Art Form, Tuesday, December

13, 6-7:30 PM, at Garland County Library. The “Divas” Christmas Program

features Fedett Johnson and Shirley Chauvin and is free to the public. Visit www.

hsjazzsociety.org for more information.

Plan Now for the 2024

Eclipse in Hot Springs

Hot Springs National Park is one of only two national parks in America
that will be in the “path of totality” for the April 8, 2024, total eclipse of the sun.

“That’s pretty cool,” said Bill Solleder, marketing director for Visit Hot
Springs. “What better place to view this once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon than a city
that has a national park, mountains, hundreds of lodging, camping, RV, and short-
term rental opportunities, 200 dining establishments, dozens of attractions, three
lakes, and a citizenry that knows how to treat visitors like celebrities?”

Hot Springs and Cuyahoga Valley are the only full-fledged national parks
in the path. Hot Springs is dead center in the path of totality, which is the narrow
strip of the country in which the sun will be totally dark.

Visit Hot Springs has been planning for the April 8, 2024, eclipse since
2020, when the event’s path across America was made public.

“In 2017, the last
solar eclipse visible from
North America, Casper,
Wyoming, saw a million
people flood into their little
town because Casper was
in the path of totality,”
Solleder said. “They were
completely unprepared to
accommodate an influx of
that size.

Solleder said Visit
Hot Springs, with creative
work by Marisa Rodgers, the agency’s digital media manager, has created a “micro-
website” that has a countdown clock and links that can be used to connect with Visit
Hot Springs to locate lodging and other information to begin planning for a trip to
the city for the eclipse. The micro-website is at http://www.totaleclipsearkansas.
com/.

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The NYE Buffet and New Year’s Day brunch will be served in the historic
Venetian Dining Room at the Arlington Hotel.

Ring in the New Year in

Style at The Arlington

It is no secret that The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa in downtown Hot
Springs is a place of storied history and age-old traditions. The New Year’s Eve
Gala is one of the oldest of those traditions, with the first held in 1924!

Today, the New Year’s Eve festivities have expanded to also include an
NYE Buffet, Festival Party, and a New Year’s Day Brunch.

• The NYE Buffet will be served in the Venetian Dining Room from 5:30-
9:30 PM.

• The NYE Festival Party will kick off at 8:30 PM in the Conference
Center with Just Sayin’ providing entertainment until 1 AM.

• The Gala takes place in the Crystal Ballroom, with doors opening at 7
PM, a 5-course gourmet dinner served at 7:30 PM, and entertainment by
Stardust Big Band from 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM.

• The New Year’s Day Brunch is held in the Venetian Dining Room from
7 AM – 1 PM.
Tickets for the Festival and Gala can be purchased by calling 501-623-

7771. Dining Reservations can be made on The Arlington’s website. For room
packages visit www.ArlingtonHotel.com/specials. For more information email
[email protected].

Fun Bus, Party Bus
Now Available for Events

Announcing the immediate availability of the only Party Bus in Hot
Springs, Arkansas. Party planners will now be able to rent the Fun Bus, Party Bus,
a party/club on wheels, for a special party or occasion.

The Fun Bus, Party Bus is perfect for weddings, anniversaries, bachelor
and bachelorette parties, football tailgating, convention transportation, birthdays, or
just a night on the town. It’s a Fun! Fun! Fun! Party on wheels

And it is now available to rent for your next special party or occasion.
You can create a great atmosphere easily with your guests while traveling to the
destination of your choice. The “Fun Bus” is professionally driven by a licensed
chauffeur and includes seating for eighteen people, laser lights, a full stereo surround
sound system, a bar, and much more.

To book the Fun Bus, Party Bus for your next special party or event simply
call 888 FUNBUSS. (888-386-2877)

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Accepting Applications for

Arts in Arkansas Fund

Arkansas Community Foundation, in partnership with CACHE (Creative
Arkansas Community Hub & Exchange), invites small arts organizations statewide to
apply to the Arts in Arkansas Fund, which will provide grants for general operating
support. Visit https://www.arcf.org/apply/nonprofits/arts-in-arkansas-fund/.

Applications are being accepted now. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Dec.
19 at 5 PM CST.

For a full list of grant criteria, funding range, FAQs, and other application
requirements visit www.arcf.org/arts.

ASO “Christmas in the

Village” at Woodlands

Get yourself in the Christmas holiday spirit Sunday, December 4, at 3:00 PM,
with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's annual appearance in Hot Springs Village.
You will hear many of the classic Christmas songs performed by the orchestra and
guest vocalists. In addition, there will be special guest performers, the Village Chorale,
who will present two selections with the orchestra. This delightful Sunday afternoon
filled with wonderful Christmas music is sponsored by the Hot Springs/Hot Springs
Village Symphony Guild.

Tickets are $35 for reserved seating and are available through the POA
ticketing website at www.hotspringsvillage.thundertix.com. You may also purchase
tickets in person at the POA ticket office in the Ouachita Building at Ponce de Leon
Center.

The Guild is also sponsoring a food drive benefiting local students in
Fountain Lake, Jessieville, and Mountain Pine school districts. If you would like to
participate, bring your non-perishable food items in the lobby before the concert. If
you prefer to make a monetary donation, please write checks payable to the school
districts that you would like to help. The Guild will have a volunteer receiving the
checks to deliver to each school district. To learn more about the Guild visit Facebook:
HSVSymphonyGuild.

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Winter’s Reckoning

By Erin Wood
Debut central Arkansas novelist Dr. Adele Holmes was a practicing

pediatrician before retiring to write Winter’s Reckoning, released this fall.
In pre-publication, it won honorable mention in the William Faulkner

Literary Competition and first place in the Chanticleer International Book
Awards—Goethe Award.

Her book’s protagonist, Madeline Fairbanks, is an early 1900s herbalist
healer in the American South whose progressive views about race, education,
and women’s rights are not well-received, leaving her struggling against an
increasingly conservative, and at times malevolently dangerous, community.

When a charismatic and power-hungry new reverend blows into town
in 1917 and begins to preach about the importance of racial segregation, the
long-idle local KKK chapter fires back into action, placing Maddie and her
friends in Jamesville’s Black community squarely in their sights, and setting
the stage for Maddie to decide whether she’ll bow and walk away or protect the
future of those she loves.

Travel to all seven continents is what Holmes credits for her drive to
make a difference in the world through writing. She feels especially drawn to
causes involving children, racial discrimination, and women’s rights.

Signed copies of Winter’s Reckoning are available at Wordsworth
Books and Galleries and Books at Library Square in Little Rock, and unsigned
copies are available through major online retailers.

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 “Real” World...

Believe it or not - winter is one of the best times

of the year to look for a new home. Winter brings

rain, cold, and sometimes snow. You will find out

if the heat works, if the gutters are clogged, if

there are drafts from windows, which trees leave

Kelly & Wayne a mess, etc.

“Team Thomason” Additionally, people aren’t looking just to look -
they’re usually on a timeline and are serious buyers. Therefore, if you’re

interested in selling your home - now is a good time. Please call Wayne

or Kelly Thomason for an estimate of your home’s value.

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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

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Crystal Chimes Chorus plans a
musical holiday celebration on December 5.

Celebrate the Holidays
with Crystal Chimes

Chorus

It’s not too soon to start thinking about the upcoming holidays. Thanksgiving
will be here before we know it, quickly followed by Christmas and Hanukkah.

A big part of our celebration centers around the music of the season …
and the Crystal Chimes Chorus, of Hot Springs Village, would like to invite you to
their annual holiday show, Cocoa, Cookies & Carols. On Monday, Dec. 5, at 1 p.m.,
the auditorium of the Coronado Center will be ringing with the beautiful chords of
4-part Acapella harmony.

Sit back, relax, and listen to the show … while you enjoy some beverages
and homemade cookies. The show is filled with wonderful music, both secular and
sacred. It is sure to delight you and start your holiday season off with joy!

Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from any chorus member,
by contacting Lee at 501-226-5188, [email protected], or visiting www.
hotspringsvillage.thundertix.com.

StoryWalk on the
Hot Springs

Greenway Trail

The City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Department and the Garland
County Library are partnering on their first StoryWalk™, featuring “Leaf Man”
by Lois Ehlert. This program is a fun way to encourage residents to be outdoors by
promoting early literacy and physical activity while spending quality time in nature
with friends and family.

StoryWalk™ is open to the public and will take place along the Utility
Service Center Trail in the Hot Springs Creek Greenway through Wednesday, Nov.
30. The operation hours of the trail are 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes
after sunset. This project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont,
and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library and the Vermont
Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition. For more information, visit www.gclibrary.com/
news or https://www.cityhs.net/parks.

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AR Arts Council Announces 2023

Governor’s Arts Awards Oaklawn Rotary Christmas Parade will take place Monday, December 5.

The Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, Oaklawn Rotary Spreads
is pleased to announce the 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards recipients. 

Since 1991, the annual awards program has recognized individuals, organizations,

and businesses for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Arkansas. Recipients are Holiday Cheer at Annual
nominated by the public, then selected by an independent panel of arts professionals.

“The Governor’s Arts Awards recognize Arkansans who have made Christmas Parade
significant contributions to maintaining, growing, and enhancing the arts in our
state,” said Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and

Tourism. “These artists and art supporters are part of the cultural heritage of Arkansas Mark your calendars for Monday, December 5, and head with the family to

and are fundamental components of our creative economy and quality of life.” historic downtown Hot Springs for the annual Oaklawn Rotary Christmas Parade.

The 2023 recipients are: The theme of the parade this year is “Keeping It Lit.” The Christmas Parade is

- Christina Littlejohn of Little Rock - Arts Community Development Award a fundraiser for the Oaklawn Rotary Club. Proceeds from this event help fund

- Jorge Villegas & Maria Botti Villegas of El Dorado - Arts in Education Award for an scholarships for deserving students in our local school districts.

Arts Educator The parade begins on Whittington Avenue, travels down Central Avenue,

- The Foundation of Arts Jonesboro - Arts in Education Award for an Arts Organization turns on Orange Street, and finishes at the Transportation Depot on Broadway.

- The Springs Magazine in Hot Springs - Corporate Sponsorship of the Arts Award EXPECT ROAD CLOSURES beginning Monday evening at 6 PM (Dec.

- The Music Roots Program/Founder Danny Thomas in Mountain View - Folklife Award 5, or on the 6 in case Monday night is rained out.)

- Sammy Peters of Little Rock - Individual Artist Award Be a sponsor and donate to a great cause! Your tax-deductible donation will

- Kelly and Marti Sudduth of Fayetteville - Patron Award be used to help Oaklawn Rotary cover the costs of the parade with the remainder

- Andrew Kilgore of Fayetteville - Lifetime Achievement Award going into general funds used to provide annual scholarships to our local youth

Congratulations to all of the recipients! They will be honored with a ceremony and other local charity projects. The Christmas Parade has the following tiered

in March 2023. sponsorship opportunities available:

Editor’s Note: The Springs Magazine team is overwhelmed by the honor bestowed upon • Premiere Sponsor: $1,000 (Limit 5) - Free Float Entry. Opportunity to
us with this award. We’d like to thank everyone who’s been part of the team over the appoint an individual as one of five parade judges. Facebook recognition
years. It certainly takes a village to publish a monthly magazine for 30+ years and we and prominent publicity leading up to/during the event.
sincerely appreciate every single one of you. And we’d also like to thank our advertisers
who make it possible for the magazine to be available to our community at no charge. • Parade Patron: $600 - Free Float Entry, Thanks on Facebook, medium
logo on banners and mentions on all marketing materials
The Springs Magazine in Hot Springs, Corporate Sponsorship of the Arts Award
The Springs Magazine began in 1993 to serve the growing arts community in • Float Sponsor: $300 - Free Float entry, Thanks on Facebook, and name
on banners
Hot Springs. The monthly print publication is a guide to art gallery openings, musical Trophies will be awarded for Best Decorated Float, Best Use of Theme,
performances, poetry readings, and other local entertainment events and festivals. The
idea was originally conceived by Sonja Lash and Diane Hampo. Sonja managed the Best Use of Special Effects, Best Choreographed, and Most Decorated Non-Float.
magazine until 2013 when JoAnn Mangione became the publisher. Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united

Almost every cover has been designed by Richard Stephens, who worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in
has donated his graphic design services by incorporating photographs, all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
logos, and original artwork by area artists to create eye-catching covers. 
 Hot Springs is a tourism destination and the arts are an important part of the local For more information or inquiries, contact Stephanie Highfill at
[email protected], or call 501-259-2400 to reserve a
sponsorship today.

economy.

The Springs Magazine provides a vital service to the arts tourism sector. The

publication is a guide for monthly art walks and provides schedules for the Hot Springs

Documentary Film Festival and maps during arts festivals. Up to 10,000 print copies are

distributed monthly and a digital version of the magazine has been available since 2013.

As a free publication, The Springs Magazine has been fully supported by

advertisers, including several who have been supporting the magazine since its inception.

For more information about the arts award recipients, please visit Facebook:

ArkArtsCouncil.

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You can easily get swept away by the beau- Photo by Robbie Brindley
ty in Hot Springs National Park. But an
added bonus to Hot Springs is that The mural also includes various geometric
there is also ample cultural beau- shapes that give a nod to the Art Nouveau
ty to indulge in, as well. Beautiful, influence, while a seashell pays homage to
eye-catching murals, for instance. Venus’ backstory and to the building itself.
Whether they celebrate local histo-
ry, community, or just the whimsy of
art, these pieces, in and around down-

town Hot Springs, make the area somewhat
of an outdoor art museum.

Next in our “Tour the Mural” series...

“VENUS OF THE SPRINGS”
by artist Patrick Cunningham

Photos by Jeremy Rodgers The mural is based on an earlier work of Cunningham’s – a
24” x 36” painting purchased by Debbi Lee, whose partner Thomas
By Leslie Fisher Nagin owns Karicole Plaza. Nagin was inspired by the influx of
A surprise pop of color and whimsy awaits those murals throughout downtown and wanted to do his part to add to the
continuing beautification of Hot Springs.
who venture just off the main drag in downtown Hot
Springs. The latest in a series of murals popping Nagin approached Patrick about recreating the painting as a large-
up throughout the historic district, Venus of the scale mural on his building, which houses the downtown branch of
Springs is a 40-by-90-foot work of art that the post office, along with several other businesses and short-term
graces the backside of Karicole Plaza, a three- vacation rentals.  
story building located at 620 Central Avenue.
Featuring a woman’s face as the focal point, her “I was very excited for the opportunity,” Cunningham said, “so
eyes seem to be watching over drivers along we started talking about how to proceed. It’s great working with
Exchange Street and Prospect Avenue. Thomas and getting some of his design input as well for the mural.”

The mural was created by classically- The stucco on the building was too rough for the painting,
trained artist Patrick Cunningham whose work Cunningham explained, so he painted the face on 4’ x 8’ sheets of
appears in private collections throughout the cement board which was then attached to the building. The face in
U.S. and Europe. A native of southern California, the mural was inspired by a 16th-century Italian Renaissance painting
he has lived in Hot Springs for the last 10 years known as Venus of Urbino.
and regularly displays at Legacy Fine Art Gallery.
Best known for his Old Master style of painting, he In addition to emulating the style of the Renaissance Masters,
has studied fresco techniques under Italian masters in Cunningham also utilizes several of their techniques from
Italy and mural design in France.  underpainting to glazing. The mural is accented with gold leaf, applied to
cement board by Cunningham’s wife, Ann who is also an artist.
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The mural also includes various geometric shapes that give a nod
to the Art Nouveau influence, while a seashell pays homage to Venus’
backstory and to the building itself. Nagin, who is fluent in Spanish,

combined the names of his two daughters, Karina and Nicole, to
form the building’s name, Karicole, which in Spanish (spelled
caracol) means seashell. The queen chess piece was added to
represent the feminine principle.

“The mural itself represents the dichotomy of old and new,
the Old Master face and the newer geometric shapes, connecting
the past to the present,” Cunningham said. “Venus in Roman
mythology, the goddess of love and beauty, was born in adult form
from the sea foam and represents the watery female principle,
essential to the generation and balance of life. It, therefore, seemed
fitting to name the mural Venus of The Springs to connect Venus to
the warm springs of Hot Springs.”
To learn more about Cunningham and to see examples of his
work, visit his website www.artkarma.com. 

Visit www.hotsprings.org to Tour the Murals of Hot Springs.

The Garland County Detention Center Learning Greenhouse
will present demonstrations and educational programs.

Master Gardeners:
Learning Greenhouse

By Luke Duffle, County Extension Agent - Horticulture
The Garland County Detention Center Learning Greenhouse has had quite

a long history for just having an open house on October 21, 2022. The greenhouse
actually began in March of 2018 with a vision of Captain Cosgrove and Allen Bates,
the County Extension Agent at the time. In October 2018, sufficient money was
raised to purchase a used greenhouse, and Master Gardener volunteer labor could
begin the construction process.

Larry Hardin, Master Gardener, took the lead role in the outside
construction. Master Gardener volunteer labor completed exterior construction in
the spring of 2019. The inside construction was then begun by Wayne Lynch, new
Master Gardener 2019.  Electrical, water supplies, heating, and ventilation were
completed.

The first day of occupancy was January 8, 2020. A student class schedule
was established but was soon disrupted by Covid. Another attempt was made for
student classes in 2021 but was again put on hold due to Covid. 

During this time Master Gardeners were able to propagate plants for the
annual plant sale and other projects throughout Garland County. On September 14, a
new basic horticultural class began meeting each Wednesday for an hour and a half
for class instruction and hands-on application by Alan Wright, Master Gardener.

The lessons have included: plant names and classification (family, genus,
species) and why that is important for plant care; parts of the plant and what they do;
sun, soil, and water and how plants adapt to various levels of each; and reproductions
through seeds and other methods. The hands-on part has included transplanting
seedlings, mixing soil, watering, an introduction to propagation through cuttings,
and miscellaneous greenhouse tasks.

This wonderful event, organized by Marty Lynch, will continue to extend
research-based information through demonstration and educational programs, using
horticulture best practices, strengthening communities and families throughout
Arkansas.

Master Gardeners pool skills and resources to improve home horticulture,
stimulate interest in plants and gardening, and encourage beautification. For more
info, 501-623-6841 or [email protected].

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Dining at home during the holidays can save money Karen Watson Reeves enjoys special yoga time with her grandchildren during
and may play a role in other areas of health. a recent trip to Disney World. For this photo, each child struck their favorite pose,

“Dine In” During the Holidays while the youngest assisted Reeves with warrior pose.

By Alison Crane Yoga:
Do you want to save money this holiday season? Most of us would answer
Benefits of Giving and Receiving
yes! One easy way to do that is to commit to eating more meals at home. Not only
can you save money by preparing meals for your family at home, but you may be By Karen Watson Reeves
helping to improve their overall health. December . . . and thoughts turn to giving and receiving gifts. In my opinion, the

According to research from Cornell University conducted by Musick and best gifts are not those that come wrapped in shiny paper with sparkly ribbons. The photo
Meier, children who eat at home on a regular basis may be 35% less likely to have this month represents some of the best gifts I have ever received – my grandchildren,
unhealthy eating behaviors, 24% more likely to eat healthier foods, and 12% less products of my amazing sons and daughters-in-law.
likely to be overweight.
I marvel every day over how beautiful and important these nine people are to me.
Not only does eating meals at home influence nutrition, but it may play a Thoughts of them can bring me instant joy and gratitude, even when I am not physically
role in other areas of health. In this study, results showed that family dinners tend in their presence (which is not nearly often enough!)
to have lower levels of depression. Sharing time with the family has significant
effects on a child’s mental health, substance use, and delinquency, and makes them We were blessed to spend several days together recently at Disney World and
better students. This may be due to families spending quality time together and not took time for a yoga photo. I’ve had fun practicing yoga with these five little gifts at
necessarily the food being served. different stages throughout their lives, and occasionally with their parents too. They each
struck their favorite pose, with baby girl assisting me in my warrior.
While research on family meals is ongoing and more research needs to
be done, evidence to date suggests that family meals do provide many benefits for Yoga is another of those non-sparkly wrapped gifts that came to me at a time
children and youth. Here are some ways to improve family mealtime: I needed it and did not even know what it was that I needed. After a “no more impact
exercise/arthritis diagnosis” when I was in my mid-40s, I felt lost. A yoga teacher appeared
• Set a goal to have regular family meals at least three times per week, if possible. shortly after, and the rest is history.
This may not be possible for all families. However, try to find some time during
the week to sit down together and enjoy a meal. It may be breakfast or an As a student of yoga for several years before entering teacher training, yoga gave
evening snack. The goal is to spend some quality time together as a family. me physical exercise, which I expected. A surprise benefit of yoga was the calming of my
anxious mind. The best part of that gift was learning to do that anytime and anywhere,
• Remember the benefits of consistent family mealtimes. In one of the findings even when not on my mat with an instructor leading me.
of this particular study, the routine of family meals can generate feelings of
closeness and comfort. Even during the holidays, when things are so hectic and Teacher training was another gift that came my way. As teaching yoga became
disorganized, take comfort in the fact that the simple act of regular mealtimes my “job,” I realized once again that in giving, I am receiving far more. Watching students
may be providing your child with stability. gain the physical benefits, as well as the confidence, perseverance, relaxation, and other
more esoteric benefits of yoga is a gift unlike any other.
• The quality of family meals is just as important as the quantity. Mealtimes
give family members, including children, the opportunity to communicate, so As you think about gifting those on your list, consider the gift of your presence.
if possible, turn off the TV and ban cell phones. Ask questions during mealtime. Time shared with those you love may be fleeting, but the memories and the benefits are
How was your day? What did you learn? What made the day great or not? eternal. And as the saying goes “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
The holidays are hectic! Eating out with the family can be a “special treat.”
Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of The
However, there are some very valid reasons for eating at home. Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga/children’s yoga
To improve your cooking skills or for information related to healthy 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
eating following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, contact the Garland County National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information about her studio and
Extension Office at 501-623-6841 or email [email protected]. her schedule of classes, visit www.theyogaplacehs.com.

Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the Garland
County Extension Service. The UofA System Division of Agriculture offers all its
Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race,
color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age,
disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally
protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 

21 • The Springs Magazine • December 2022

Wellness Wisdom Corner: The Message
of the Wisemen
Bringing the (Un)sexy back in 2023
By Peggy Lindsey
By Dominique Kohlenberger Hearts are filled with Christmastime dreams and wishes as we prepare for
I have massive respect for someone bold enough
this season of joy. And as I ponder the story of the Babe in Bethlehem, my thoughts
to claim to bring sexy back since I can’t recall a time when rest upon the three men who came bearing gifts.
sexy ever went out of style. The hard part is remembering
that when it comes to long-term health goals, sexy isn’t Often believed as kings or astronomers, these Wisemen deserve a closer
usually the first thing that comes to mind. look. With only a bright star to guide them, these men journeyed far away into lands
unknown. Imagine the hardships they and their companions endured!
For many years I was pulled in by the siren song
of every new diet. The crazier and more dramatic the Was it a prophecy or folklore that propelled them forward? We may never
plan, the more I was sure this one was “IT.” Bootcamps, truly know. Yet they arrived, and they found a priceless treasure laid before them.
Keto, and Intermittent fasting are seductive because Pure, unconditional Love.
they promise dramatic results in a short period of time.
The problem is these sexy do not last because they are I wonder what message the Wisemen would offer us today if they were here
“willpower” based and not “habit” based and therefore to share their wisdom. The first thing that comes to mind is to “notice the signs.” We
not sustainable. are all given signs from above, but are we open enough to see them? Next, and it is
a big one, is “to have faith and trust.” We don’t always know where we are going
Working on building habits is profoundly The hardest part of getting through life, but if we believe we are truly guided, we can move forward without
unsexy as the results may not be rapid and dramatic but healthy is getting started. fear. Finally, “be prepared to celebrate!” Whether it is after a long journey or the
over time they are life-changing. Small steps are OK, as treasures we enjoy along the way, there are always reasons to celebrate.
long as they are consistent and continue to grow. In the end, the results are even more
dramatic than the quick fix, since they can last a lifetime. They sneak up on you so As you consider what gifts you will bring this Christmas, perhaps they will
gradually that you hardly notice (like brushing your teeth daily) and this is a good thing. be more meaningful than gold, frankincense, and myrrh . . . perhaps it will be love
. . . the gift of your very own heart . . . for it, too, is priceless.
The little, unsexy things that seem insignificant like eating breakfast, walking
10K steps per day, and cooking healthy meals at home aren’t nearly as alluring as the Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing
dramatic acts of bootcamp or fasting. 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
But the unsexy road to health is far less painful and it actually works. By far, joyfully and consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and
the hardest part of getting healthy is getting started. To build healthy habits you first need Coaching, in 2012 and currently practices in Oklahoma City, OK. For more info
to rid yourself of the illusion that small, unsexy actions are meaningless and that only call 928-273-8447, or visit https://onangelswingshealing.abmp.com/.
dramatic actions bring dramatic results.
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In fact, the opposite is true. It was slow, incremental steps that got you out of
shape in the first place and it will only be slow, incremental steps that put you back on
track. Habits only grow from things you can actually do consistently, not things you
force yourself to do occasionally. Similarly, doing something small is infinitely more
meaningful than doing nothing at all.

Please submit any questions to [email protected].
Dominique Kohlenberger has a master’s degree in Physical Therapy; she is a
certified Health Coach and owner of Healthy Longevity.

Healthy Tips for

Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving is a time for friends and families to come together to enjoy a
hearty meal, but with food prices continuing to rise, some families might want to
consider alternatives to the “traditional” fall turkey feast. The Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics* offers some fun food ideas.

• Add more vegetables to your menu this year by incorporating legumes, nuts,
seeds, and whole grains to ensure an adequate amount of plant-based protein in
your meal.

• Consider making a hearty vegetable soup as your main dish. Cook some cultural
family favorites, either from your own culture or another culture. 

• Shake up your dinner with Greek, Italian, Spanish or French dishes, or a variety
of each.

• Spice up your menu with vegetables, healthy fats, and a variety of herbs and
spices, oils, and seasonings.

• Make an Asian stir-fry with a side of rice.
• Make or purchase soups, dumplings, spring rolls, lettuce wraps, and sushi.
• Whip up a pumpkin puree with whipped tofu, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg

for a delicious pumpkin mousse in a flash. No eggs or baking required.
There are endless possibilities  to get creative and explore new flavors this
holiday season. Visit www.eatright.org/health for more holiday menu ideas.
*From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. www.eatright.org/health.

Healing of our bodies occurs when energy moves or changes.

Infinite Health:
Energy Medicine - Seriously

The Major Arcana Tarot card associated By Mala Daggett
with Sagittarius is Temperance. “In every medical tradition before ours, healing was accomplished by moving
energy.” – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, Biochemist, Nobel Prize Winner.
Tarot and Astrology:
Sagittarius Energy is life’s currency. We want more; yet intuitively, many know that
something is wrong with their energy. Aging? 5G? GMO food? With every “hanging in
By Michelle Crandell there” and “just getting older,” your energy lessens.
Those born between November 22 and December 21 fall under the
The desperation with which people seem to be trying to “fix” their energy is
Astrological sign: Sagittarius, the Goat. The corresponding Major Arcana Tarot only matched by the skepticism of critics decrying all this NewAgey, out-there wellness.
card for Sagittarius is Temperance. The following Tarot cards symbolize lessons Perhaps it’s better to think like an anthropologist and ask, what are people seeking so
and opportunities presented to Sagittarians. fervently…and why?

November 22 – December 2: EIGHT OF WANDS. Capable of swift Western organized medicine embraced the anatomical, biochemical health model.
forward movement, you pursue goals singlemindedly. Self-reliance is your Science focused on the physical, material body of flesh and blood, one we can see and
pathway to independence. Your challenges: energetic stability, tempering emotional touch. In contrast, the major indigenous medical systems independently devised healing
impulsiveness. Your lessons: living well is the real goal. Lowering your expectations approaches squarely based on the body as an energy field. Ancient health technologies
is the key to happiness. were rooted in the understanding that an innate life force controls the processes of our
bodies.
December 3 – 12: NINE OF WANDS. You are an original, with a unique
take on life and cherished eccentricities. You often expect others to understand your The ancient model held fast to the basic health principle of maintaining balance
unconventional thoughts and behavior. Your challenges: finding people who accept in this vital electromagnetic field. Methodologies abound: manipulating energy flow at
you; releasing pent-up energy in positive ways. Your lessons: stay engaged in life specific body points; shifting energy frequencies via sound, light, or touch; transforming
and relationships. Let others in. energy through thought; et al. Modalities differ, but the fundamental principle to healing
remained the same – shift or move the energy.
December 13 – 21: TEN OF WANDS. You have lofty goals coupled with
the energy to reach them. You plan ahead, learning the skills needed to manifest your Scientific discoveries, from Harvard to NASA, prove that very principle.
dreams. Your challenge: overcoming oppression, whether it comes from without or Accepting the human body as a complex biofield of electromagnetic frequencies and light
within; becoming objective about your effect on people. Your lesson: Use your high waves which must be balanced to be healthy has become commonplace.
ethical standards to guide personal growth rather than judge others.
Western medicine now validates what ancient knowledge-keepers have practiced
Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a for centuries. Our medical world and “ancient wellness” are finding common theoretical
year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To ground - healing occurs when energy moves or changes.
learn more, email [email protected], or call 501-655-6242.
Master Mala Daggett laughs out loud; acts on her passion to help people heal
23 • The Springs Magazine • December 2022 themselves, and is good at it with her 27 years of weaving energy. Commit to weaving your
very own Qi Ball with her. 501-626-2720; [email protected]; IG: @qi_master_
daggett.