The Springs Magazine • February 2023 • 2 “Tree/Cycle of Life” is a collaborative art exhibit at Mid-America Science Museum featuring work by woodturning sculptor Gene Sparling and colored pencil artist, Linda Williams Palmer. When he is not in his workshop/studio, Sparling will likely be found hiking the Ozark Highland and Ouachita Trails. He has miles of trails with mountains, springs, creeks, meadows, and abundant wildlife, right outside his back door, providing the raw material for bowls like the one featured on the cover. He highlights the unique beauty of each piece while creating vessels, sculptures, and furniture that complement their natural roots. Each piece is individually handcrafted to draw out the intricate grain and color of the wood. Graceful, flowing lines, unusual textures, earthy colors, and a beautifully smoothed finish are the hallmarks of his work. If you’re fortunate to meet Sparling, be sure to ask him about two things; spalted wood and his new grandbaby. Palmer’s colored pencil work is the result of thousands of miles traveled and hours of research into Arkansas’s Champion Trees – the largest trees of each tree species in Arkansas, many of which Palmer has photographed and drawn. Champions are unique from one another in size, width, and even color, as they represent entirely different species from one tree to the next. If you have a tree you believe is the largest of its species, use the contact form at www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/forestry/champion-trees/ to contact the Forestry Division, call your local Forestry Division office, or send a nomination form to Harold Fisher, 20 Industrial Boulevard, Greenbrier, AR 72058. Send questions to [email protected]. Special thanks to Dolores Justus for providing the hi-res photos we used and to Richard Stephens for his beautiful cover design that captures the uniqueness of these talented artists. About the Cover ... Tree/Cycle of Life
3 • The Springs Magazine • February 2023 American Art Gallery Celebrates 30 Years Willie and Ann Gilbert, owners of American Art Gallery, celebrate the gallery’s 30 anniversary this year. This year American Art Gallery celebrates thirty years as a downtown art gallery. Owners Willie and Ann Gilbert carry work representing local, regional, national, and international artists. Since its inception, the gallery has participated in every monthly First Friday Gallery Walk, opening its doors to locals and tourists who can enjoy live demonstrations while meeting artists. “We enjoy visiting with people from many different states and countries,” said Ann Gilbert, co-owner. “Hot Springs is a tourist hub for the state. Visitors tell us about what they see in other places. It makes a very interesting day to interact with them.” They carry an extensive line of Southwest jewelry from various artists including local jewelry artist, Ernie Bolieu, who is usually on hand during First Friday Gallery Walk to show and tell patrons about the southwest designs. Valerie Hanks-Goetz, designer of beautiful horsetail pottery, will often have live demonstrations during Gallery Walk. Wood turnings by Virgil Barksdale are available with inlay designs as well as banksia seed pods from Australia that make incredible designs in turned wood. “Art relates to the present and the past. It’s history on canvas and paper. It helps us relate with our culture, guiding future generations to understand the importance of art,” said Gilbert. The gallery is located at 724 Central Avenue. Hours are Monday – Saturday 10 AM- 5 PM. Facebook: AmericanArtGallery. Saturday, February 11, the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company (HSCDTC) will hold auditions for Coppélia at the Techniques Studio, 216 Garrison Road, Hot Springs. All dancers from the ages of 5+ are encouraged to audition for the opportunity to perform in the greatest comedy ballet of the romantic era. Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to audition time to register. A parent or guardian must be present to sign appropriate waiver forms for students under 18. The auditions will be held Sat., Feb. 11; 9 – 10 AM ages 5-9; 10:30 AM –12:00 noon ages 10 –13; and 12:00 –1:30 PM ages 14 and older. An audition fee of $10 is required. For auditions, dress code for girls is black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, and hair in a bun, in addition to pointe shoes for advanced and intermediate females. Males are asked to wear tights, shorts or sports pants, and a t-shirt. Each performer selected will be required to sign an agreement and pay a participation fee of $50. An additional $90 costume fee will be required in April. Financial assistance is available. Dance rehearsals will be every Saturday (and some weeknights for more advanced dancers) from February through the May performances. The technical rehearsal week will be May 14 – 17. Performances are Fri.-Sat., May 19-20, and Thur., May 25, at 7 PM, and a matinee 1 PM Sat., May 20. For full details, please contact the HSCDTC at [email protected]. Children’s Dance Theatre Auditions Set for Coppélia
The Springs Magazine • February 2023 • 4 Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic Magic & comedy for the whole family Robo World Coffee shop & arcade Justus Fine Art Gallery Established & emerging artists Run Stop Specialty running merchandise Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana Authentic NY brick oven pizza Rebecca Peterman Photography Portraits photography Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel Cotton clothes & bedding Picante’s Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican dishes Brick House Grill Steaks, burgers, salads and much more Steinhaus Keller German food & biergarten Outdoor seating Mirror Mirror Salon Beauty, cosmetics & personal care Gary Morris Interiors Unique décor, lamps and gifts A Narrow Escape Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up Subway Submarine sandwich shop Small’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor Cafe Kahlo Mexican Breakfast & brunch Destiny’s Bake Shop Breakfast, lunch, desserts, cakes Will’s Cinnamon Shop Homemade cinnamon rolls Central Cabaret & Nightclub Music, entertainment, event venue Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden Deadhead-Brauhaus Culture. Gin Joint 801 Spencer’s Corner Bathhouse Row 400 Block Central Ave Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Kollective Coffee & Tea Organic & local for breakfast & lunch The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Breakfast & brunch. Kringles & Kones Christmas-themed sweet shop Dapper and Debonaire Men’s grooming goods Rings ‘n’ Things Fun fashion jewelry Freedom United Salon Highly trained staff. Progressive work. The Villa Boutique Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry Colonial Candy Corner Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Kringles in the Park Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts Faith & Flair Boutique Women’s boutique clothing The Springs Hotel & Spa Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms Mountain Valley Spring Company TVisitor Center/Museum. Full line of MV Water merchandise. Rolando’s Restaurante Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Savory Pantry Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Pancake Shop Serving breakfast exclusively. 3AM Gallery & Gifts Art gallery & gift shop Silver Coconut Collegiate, boutique baby items + Bathhouse Row Winery AR wine selections. Tastings daily Hot Springs Hemp Company Hemp oils and accessories Snazzies, Inc. Young, contemporary, funky boutique Beef Jerky Outlet Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces YOUR CBD STORE Alternative health services Arlington Hotel Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Starbucks Coffee (Arlington) Arlington Beauty Salon (Arlington) Arlington Bathhouse/Spa (Arlington) Downtown Record & CDs (Arlington) Mamoo’s Paradice Cream Homemade ice cream. Uptown Market & Spirits Essentials from sunscreen to spirits Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Journey through its 7 Magic Worlds Maharaja Boutique Embroidered dresses, sterling, t-shirts Chill & Go Handcrafted Ice Cream Rolled ice cream 4D Adventure Amazing 4D simulation Kilwins Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Earthbound Trading Company Unique apparel, accessories & home decor The Buffalo Clothing Co. High quality men’s clothing & accessories Tombstone Old Time Photos Wild West, gangster portraits Thai-Me Spa Massage, nail, body, & skin services Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Argentinian delicacies, bar experience! Oxy-Zen Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Hot Springs Hat Co. Hats for men and women Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Unique & locally made/designed items. The Ohio Club Oldest bar in AR. Great food & music The Avenue Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel The Waters Hotel Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Gallery Central Gifts, clothing, & art Toy Chest Specialty toys, books, science kits, etc. It’s All About Rocks Rocks & unique merchandise EVILO Oils & Vinegars Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Granny’s Kitchen Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries National Park Gifts & Souvenirs HS best selection of souvenirs & gifts Villianess Alchemy Bath & beauty apotheclasses Superior Bathhouse Brewery Thermal springs brewery, restaurant & special event venue Hotel Hale Boutique hotel and restaurant Fordyce Bathhouse Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Quapaw Baths & Spa Thermal pools & baths, spa services Ozark Bathhouse Cultural center, open on weekends Buckstaff Baths Our only remaining traditional thermal bathing facility Lamar Bathhouse Bathhouse Row Emporium Lauray’s Jewelers Bridal, custom designs, & repairs Spa City Market Convenience store Wrapped Gift Boutique A gift for every occasion BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary Retro inspired clothing JoJo and Jess Home, fashion & personal accessories Ginger’s Popcorn The best darn popcorn in the South! All Things Natural Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature National Park Duck Tours Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Upscale women’s boutique/ Renee’s Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor Hot Springs Haunted Tours Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe As seen on CUPCAKE WARS! MacKenzie’s Extraordinary Gift Shoppe Unique boutique gifts & plush animals Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe Candy & delectable delights. Gangster Museum of America Guided tour of the HS gangster world Historic District Antiques Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture Petals, Purses, Etc. Handbags, women’s & children’s clothing Trail Mix Outdoor apparel & trail gear The Gift Gallery Unique gifts, home decor, & apparel Diablos Tacos and Mescal Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic Family internal medical clinic Artists’ Workshop Gallery Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists All Things Arkansas Products made in AR & relating to AR JubiTea Hot Springs Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies US Post Office Beverly’s Casual Shop Women’s boutique DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Hot Springs Visitor Center Tourist information center Maxine’s Live Live music, food, craft beer & drinks Hot Springs Trolley Tours Trolley tours. Special events. The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Copper Penny Pub Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Vault 723 Timeless Vault Dining Downtowner Marketplace Vendors in one location with home decor, boutiques and artisans Rocket Fizz Soda pop & candy shop American Art Gallery & Gifts Local, regional, national & int’l artists Joanna A. Boutique Women’s fashions & accessories The Humidor Cigar Lounge Capone’s Loft Vacation Rental Legacy Fine Art Gallery Artwork by local & int’l artists Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Shop c Tour c Drink Escape c Bathe c Splurge Stay c Learn c Enjoy 500 Block Central Ave 600 Block Central Ave 700 Block Central Ave 800 Block Central Ave 100 Block Exchange CENTRAL CABARET-NIGHTCLUB 200 Block Central Ave 300 Block Central Ave BUBBALU’S BURGERS & DOGS 1000 Block Central Ave FREE PARKING 128 Exchange St Parking Deck PAI D PARKING 2 HR Meters on Central Ave STEINHAUS KELLER 100 Block Central Ave DOWNTOWNER JUSTUS ART GALLERY 900 Block Central Ave HOTEL HALE
5 • The Springs Magazine • February 2023 FEBRUARY ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #402 Friday • FEB 3 • 5-9 PM • Visit HotSpringsArts.org for art news February is all about THEarts in Hot Springs! Galleries are showing their love, offering an abundance of creative Valentine’s gifts. Make the rounds (Feb. 3) to see what perfect gift might be found for your favorite people and for yourself! Bring a friend and come meet the artists at this time-honored tradition. When you give the gift of art, you are giving a gift of connection between yourself, the artist, and the receiver. Here’s to the Month Of Love! AMERICAN ART GALLERY 724 Central • 501-624-0550 Featuring Valerie Hanks-Goetz’s pine needle baskets and ornaments. Wall art by Jimmy Leach, Gaylia Gilbert, and Susan Washington. Southwest Jewelry by Ernie Bolieu who will be on hand. Valentine’s Day is approaching. Find the best gifts from artists. Celebrating our 30th year in the gallery. We appreciate the artist and patrons through the years, and the wonderful volunteers who give their time to support the arts. Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM. ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY 610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com Featuring our All Artists Exhibit this month, showcasing the work of all Gallery’s members. Miniature Art Featured Artists are June Lamoureux & Dianne Morgan. Also, student art from Lakeside Visual Arts teachers Katie Smith and Kristie York. Charlie Mink will entertain at GW with magical dulcimer tunes. 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! 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 Have a HeArt for Art, and Chinese New Year Lantern Fest at David F Watkins Park, featuring heart-themed artwork by Garland County students. Lanterns, painted by community members will be on display at the park to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Both exhibitions open for Gallery Walk Feb. 3rd, from 5-8 PM. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12-5 PM. JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com Creative work by Mark Blaney, Donnie Copeland, Sammy Peters, Elizabeth Weber, and others. Luminous Southern landscapes by Memphis artist Matthew Hasty. Work by Dolores Justus will also be featured. Wood sculpture by Robyn Horn and Sandra Sell. The gallery offers a wide range of original art including sculpture, paintings, ceramics, photography, and more by recognized artists. 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, is now participating in Gallery Walk at The Club House Hot Springs. They celebrate the end of their Winter Art Markets with a Talent Show during the Open Mic/ Sip & Paint. Kids Show 5-7 PM. Adult Show 7-9 PM! WHITTINGTON GALLERY 307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214 Join us for a LOVELY February Gallery Walk 4-8 PM! We will have the “Art From the Heart” raffle, with original artwork, as a heartfelt thank you to our patrons. Enjoy a drink and snack while perusing the works of 52 local artists. Mingle with artists and fellow art lovers on the creekside back patio or relax on our ample indoor seating. Closed Mon-TuesWed. Open Thur – Sat 10 AM-4 PM. Sun Noon – 4 PM. TRADITIONAL ART GUILD [email protected] TAG is ready to support our creative community with opportunities to meet, be inspired, and hang art. Check out the new Gallery at Hot Springs Airport. They are looking for art from local artists. Attend their public meetings. Facebook: Traditional Art Guild. Next meeting Feb. 16, 9:30 AM-Noon at GCLibrary.
The Springs Magazine • February 2023 • 6 The Village Concerts Association (VCA), an all-volunteer, non-profit organization, is excited to present popular Branson entertainer Doug Gabriel and his family to Hot Springs Village for two performances on Thursday, March 16 – a matinee at 2:00 PM plus an evening performance at 7:00 PM. All tickets are only $30. The Doug Gabriel Show is very entertaining with a talented cast, terrific ensemble of musicians, and the great vocals of Doug and his family. Doug, who has been voted Branson’s best male vocalist numerous times, also plays his World Famous Mufftar, a guitar made out of a 1969 Thunderbird muffler. His skill on the Mufftar is amazing to see, as his fingers move so fast that even music legend Roy Clark was amazed. Ray Barber, VCA president, says he’s “very pleased that Doug is performing in Hot Springs Village, as it gives the local community a chance to see a great performer without having to travel to Branson.” Both shows are presented at the beautiful Woodlands Auditorium, located in the Ponce de Leon Center conveniently located at 1101 DeSoto Blvd. Ticketholders outside of HSV may enter through the West Gate on Highway 7, or the East Gate on Highway 5. Doors open at 1:15 PM for the 2:00 PM performance, and at 6:15 PM for the 7:00 PM show. Open seating and plenty of free parking. To order tickets, visit www.hsvconcerts.com, or call 501-922-4231. View a preview of the show at www.hsvconcerts.com. Please email the VCA at [email protected] with any questions. Woodlands Welcomes the Doug Gabriel Show Tickets are now available for the Doug Gabriel Show, March 16. The Hot Springs NAACP will host “Voices of Elaine: The 1919 Arkansas Massacre and Its Ongoing Impact” to educate Arkansans on the history of the Elaine massacre in 1919. The symposium features the 2022 documentary film We have just begun – The 1919 Elaine Massacre and Dispossession at 11 AM, Feb. 4, 2023, at The Central Theatre, 1008 Central Avenue. The film explores a deadly chain of events that takes place when a group of black farmers organizes to obtain a fair price for their cotton crop to escape subsistence living. Between Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, 1919, hundreds of African Americans were massacred in and around Elaine in Phillips County, Arkansas. The bloody event in the Arkansas Delta has been one of the worst, little-known secrets in history. After the film, Arkansas Circuit Judge Wendell Griffen will be the keynote speaker. Griffen is a competency and inclusion consultant, trial and appellate lawyer, trial and appellate judge, legal scholar, religious leader, and social commentator. The symposium will conclude with a descendants-of-Elaine panel discussion and Q&A. The descendants will discuss their reality, past and present, and how they envision the future of Elaine. Tickets, including a box lunch, are $18 before January 28, and $25 after. Student tickets: $10. Purchase at VoicesofElaineHS.org. Proceeds benefit the Elaine Museum and Richard Wright Civil Rights Center. For more information visit ElaineMuseum.org. “Voices of Elaine” Symposium to Honor Black History Month “Voices of Elaine” will take place at The Central Theatre in February. Free Mobile Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass Happy hour just got happier with Arkansas Tourism’s new Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass. The free pass has been created for mobile devices and features a collection of Arkansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit. There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. When visiting a participating location, hit the check-in button at the bottom of the venue’s listing to earn points. Some locations offer special discounts that can earn additional points. Each month Arkansas Tourism will host a monthly drawing for a $100 digital Visa gift card. Further perks include redeeming points for Arkansas Tourism swag. The pass can be saved to a phone home screen for easy one-tap access. When visiting a participating business, present your phone to a staff member at the business to redeem the available discounts. More details about the Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass and sign-up information can be found at arkansas.com/craft-beverage-passport. A list of participating Arkansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries can be found online in the pass by clicking “Learn More." Credit Arkansas Tourism
7 • The Springs Magazine • February 2023 Handcrafted luxury for protection and good fortune. Mystery Dinner Theater Presents Murder Under the Sea Poseidon has decided to retire as the great ruler of the sea. Before he declares his successor – he is murdered! The sea and all the underwater creatures are in turbulence. Who would kill the great Poseidon? Mac the loan shark, Crabby Crab, or possibly Twinkle the starfish? Or could it be Coral the mermaid or Puff Daddy the puffer fish? Somewhere a treasure chest is located to help solve his murder and possibly reveal his successor. The Murder and Macabre Mystery Dinner Theatre wants you to help solve this Murder Under the Sea. Join them at The Porterhouse at 707 Central Avenue on Friday, February 10, and Saturday, February 11. A buffet dinner, catered by The Porterhouse, begins at 6:00 PM and the play starts at 7:00 PM. A cash bar is also available. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $50 per person. Contact Lynn at 501-627-5534 for reservations or more information. Can you guess who dun it? (l-r) Steve Freeman, Paul Lowe, Lynn Janaskie, Frank Janaskie, T.J. Griffith. March Spring Break Schedule “It can be difficult to decide which items to bring into Shannon’s Jewelers of Hot Springs. However, when I researched Virgins, Saints and Angels (VSA) - the choice to stock these items became very simple,” said Shannon Branstetter, owner of Shannon’s Jewelers. “As a woman who runs her own business, I was drawn to these unique and beautiful pieces that also offer encouragement. They have an edgy design yet are versatile.” VSA is a woman-owned-and-operated business where every bead or stone has been placed there by someone who is proud of their jewelrymaking heritage. Nothing is mass-produced and every piece is unique. This Luxury jewelry features symbols of protection & good fortune, infused with romance & spirituality, all handcrafted in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Shannon’s Jewelers of Hot Springs is the only vendor for Virgins, Saints and Angels in Hot Springs. Shannon’s is located at 3620 Central Avenue, Ste D. Open Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5:30 PM. Visit their website ShannonsJewelersHS.com, or Facebook: ShannonsJewelersofHotSprings for more information. Shannon’s Carries Virgins, Saints & Angels Line of Jewelry
The Springs Magazine • February 2023 • 8 August and Company Resale shop Emma Lee’s Soul Food restaurant The Arrangement Florist Park Avenue Fire Station Golden Raised Donuts Donuts and breakfast pastries Arkansas Tower Motel Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel E-Z Mart Fast stop The Gold Inn Quaint Uptown motel David F. Watkins Memorial Park Community Park & amphitheater 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast Bed and breakfast Parkway Court Daily, weekly, monthly Bower Motel Epic Cabinets & Design Countertops, cabinets & accessories Spa City Cycling Sales & Service Bike service, repair, and parts Budget Inn/Relax Inn Lynwood Motel Shell Gas Station Family Dollar Neighborhood shopping Coffee House 2 Blocks Craft Coffee Roastery Northwoods Trail Connector Pullman Avenue short cut to Northwoods Urban Forest Trail Settle Inn Upscale modern vacation rental cottages. Newly renovated. Full kitchens. Red Light Roastery Coffee House Small batch, craft coffee roastery Larkmartin Soaps Handmade soaps and lotions 1010 Liquor Wine, beer & spirits Escape c Bathe c Splurge Stay c Learn c Enjoy 700 Block Park Ave 800 Block Park Ave 900 Block Park Ave 1000 Block Park Ave RED LIGHT ROASTERY Majestic Lawn Historic landmark Tootsies Pet sitting, DIY dog bath & dog gifts Vapors Live Event & live music venue Air-FX Heating & air conditioning The Hot Springy Dingy Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals Redbeard’s Living Canvas Tattoos & piercings North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor Wine, beer & spirits Bailey’s Dairy Treat One of three drive-ins in town Simple but Effective Cutz Barbershop Park Haven Community Garden Community vegetable garden Haven United Methodist Thrift Store Bargains galore Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Historic boutique motel. Modern amenities. Vintage-inspired design Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Shop c Tour c Drink 200 Block Park Ave 400 Block Park Ave 500 Block Park Ave 600 Block Park Ave 100 Block Park Ave HOT SPRINGY DINGY 300 Block Park Ave SETTLE INN Cottage Court Vapors Live Anchor High-end body piercing studio Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Upscale resale shop Mariposa Design Vintage decor, design M&M Travel Consultants Vacations & adventures Big Axe Battleground Axe throwing Garland County Courthouse Government Offices Hamp Williams Building Event venue Surfas Culinary District Quality cookware & equipment Taco Mama Side Town Mexican restaurant Galaxy Connection Superhero store & Star Wars Museum Statements for the Home Interior Design 3B’s Bar & Grill Dive bar, pool tables Merritt Wholesale Distributors Food service distributor Best Court Cottages Boutique cottages Best Cafe Gormet menu Garland Cty Election Commission Vote Here! HS Chamber of Commerce ACE Investments The Clear Spring Senior living community Willis & Son Roofing Roofing contractor Kids Source Speech & Development therapy Leo’s Service Center Automotive repair Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Ice cream and burgers Riley Art Glass Studio Glass blowing, gallery & demos Forever Beautiful Permanent cosmetics Superior Senior Care In-home care services Grand Lagniappe Shoppe Women’s apparel & Tea Room Hideaway Cafe Quaint & friendly coffee house Escape c Bathe c Splurge Stay c Learn c Enjoy 700 Block West Grand Ave 800 Block West Grand Ave Lender’s Title Company Largest independent title & escrow agency in AR & LA Landmark Building Something Bleu Bridal boutique Lavish Boutique Stylish & trendy women’s boutique SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint Lunch & dinner; entertainment KUHS 102.5 Hot Springs Solar Powered Community Radio Mountain Valley Armory Bank OZK Home Instead Senior Care In-home care for Seniors The Courthouse Chapel/Get Hitched Hot Springs Wedding planning venue Barrels Unlimited Winemaking kits and lessons SixtyOne Celsius Full-service communication firm The Retro Fit Women’s, men’s, kids-retro Hairapy Beauty salon & barber shop. Stroope Tire, Inc. Tire dealer & repair shop Farmers Insurance Darryl Wiltshire Agency Ouachita Investment Group White Stone Real estate agency Chrysalis Day Spa Day spa and Med spa Splash Wine Bar Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment Colorado Grill Southwest restaurant The Parlour Metaphysical shop Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Shop c Tour c Drink 200 Block Ouachita Ave 400 Block Ouachita Ave 500 Block Ouachita Ave 100 Block Ouachita Ave 600 Block Ouachita Ave GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE 300 Block Ouachita Ave 600 Block West Grand Ave JUST SWANKY THERETRO FIT 200 Block Woodbine Street
9 • The Springs Magazine • February 2023 On Saturday, Feb. 11, Mid-America Science Museum will open its new exhibit “Tree/Cycle of Life, An Exploration of Art and Science Inspired by Arkansas Trees.” The art exhibit features work from renowned local artists Linda Williams Palmer and Gene Sparling. “Part of the museum’s mission is to inspire interest in the sciences, and art is one of the most engaging tools for sparking the curiosity of young minds,” said Mid-America Science Museum CEO, Diane LaFollette. “The museum is thrilled to be hosting Arkansas artists and to display works that draw attention to the beauty of the state as well as the importance of environmental science and the conservation of the state’s natural resources.” Tree/Cycle of Life will display many pieces by both artists to focus on the natural heritage of Arkansas and the important role that trees and forests play in our lives, in the ecology of the state, and in the economy. Educational activities, developed by the Museum’s education department, will include a tree still life drawing circle, a collaborative mural, paper bag tree sculptures, and a Fibonacci in nature exercise. The Forestry Division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture will provide educational materials and activities as well. Linda Williams Palmer is a renowned artist and received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 Governor’s Arts Awards ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion. Her work has been included in AETN’s award-winning documentary “Champion Trees.” The film tells the story of Palmer’s 15,000-mile journey across Arkansas to photograph the trees she would feature in her book of charcoal and colored pencil portraits, “Arkansas Champion Trees; An Artist’s Journey.” In 2006, Palmer was awarded “Signature Status” by the Colored Pencil Society of America. With an early interest in woodworking, Gene Sparling has honed his skills using Arkansas timber to create pieces of furniture, vessels, and sculptures highlighting the natural beauty of wood. His work was selected to be featured in the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock and has also been featured by the Arkansas Craft Guild and the Ozark Folk Center. He has served as a voice for wildlife and habitat conservation throughout the country. Tree/Cycle of Life will run in the museum’s Hall of Wonder from Saturday, February 11 to Sunday, May 7. The exhibit is included in the price of general admission. Adults are $12 and children ages 3-12 are $10. Seniors aged 65 and older, teachers, and military are $11. The museum’s hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Named “2022 Best Museum in Arkansas Runner-Up" by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette readers, Mid-America Science Museum features more than 100 exhibits and is Arkansas’s largest hands-on science center and first Smithsonian Affiliate. Mid-America Science Museum is located at 500 Mid America Blvd, Hot Springs. For tickets or more information, visit midamericamuseum.org or call 501- 767-3461. Facebook: MidAmericaScienceMuseum. Mid-America Exhibit Features Local Artists . . . Linda Palmer Gene Sparling and The HS/HSV Symphony Guild is delighted to present "Neil Rutman in Concert" as part of its new Classic Series. Rutman is a renowned pianist who is currently Artist-in-Residence at the University of Central Arkansas. He has performed in over thirty countries and has appeared in many outstanding venues here in the U.S. including Carnegie Hall. He has distinguished himself as a top prize winner in several international competitions and has received awards from the National Endowment for the Arts. Rutman's concert will be on Sunday, February 5, at 3 PM at Presbyterian Kirk in the Pines. The concert will be followed by a meet and greet reception. General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased on the Guild website, www. symphonyguild.org. Neil Rutman to Perform in HSV Pianist, Neil Rutman The Old State House Museum (OSHM) in Little Rock will host a day of music and discussion of Henry Glover, celebrated native of Hot Springs, AR. This historic event will be held Saturday, February 18, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a lunch. OSHM will premier the Henry Glover Traveling Exhibit “Did They Hear My Songs” on that day and record the events of a panel discussion. A variety of music along with a live performance is certain to give the audience a rare opportunity to learn about Glover’s unique style and songs that have shaped the landscape of 20th Century American pop music. For more information please contact OSHM at 501-324-9150 or by email at [email protected]. Henry Glover Traveling Exhibit Opens at OSHM in Little Rock Henry Glover The Hot Springs National Park Sister City Foundation hosts the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival featuring cultural demonstrations, musical and dance performances, and exhibits. Past performances have included: taiko drumming, odori dance, martial arts, and haiku reads. The Festival is scheduled for March 5, at The Hot Springs Convention Center. This family-friendly event will be free to attend. To learn more, call 501-321-2277 or email [email protected]. Cherry Blossom Festival
11 • The Springs Magazine • February 2023 By Erin Baber The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program provides free, confidential income tax preparation, counseling services, and e-filing for federal and state income tax returns. All returns are prepared by IRS-certified AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers who are trained on the 2022 tax law. This service is available to everyone regardless of age or income. AARP membership is not required to use the Tax-Aide service. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service will be hosted by the Garland County Library from February 1 through April 14, 2023. February 1 - 17, Tax-Aide will be walk-in only (no appointments): Monday – Friday • 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Beginning February 21, the hours are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday • 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Walk-In/First come-first served (The library will be closed on Monday, February 20th for a state holiday.) Wednesday • By appointment only* 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM *Wednesday appointments are intended for taxpayers with multiple documents or complex returns. Appointments require two visits, scheduled one week apart. To schedule an appointment, call Ms. Reta at 501-881-4832 beginning February 1 between 9 AM and 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Visit www.gclibrary.com to review a list of all required documents and other information for Tax-Aide assistance. Learn about all these things and more at www.gclibrary.com/news and visit www.gclibrary.com, call 501-623-4161, or visit the library in-person at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs for more information about the library’s services and offerings. Free AARP Income Tax-Aide at GC Library Tax-Aide service begins Feb. 1, at GC Library. Local Sketch Artist Chris Meeks Wins Another Award For fans of Garbage Pail Kids, (GPK) it will be good news to hear that once again, Garbage Pail Kids.com has nominated Hot Springs’ very own, Chris Meeks, as Sketch Artist of the Year. According to GPKNews.com, “There were not a lot of chances for artists to shine this year. With only one retail set and three online sets, some artists saw more opportunities than others. When it’s all said and done, Chris Meeks really dominated this category this year. His level of detail in pack inserted, online, and returns really made his work stand out. Some Meeks returns sold at prices only previously seen in final card artwork.” Editors Note: We’re very proud of “Spring Break Bath” the April 2021 cover Meeks created for The Springs. Check it out here: https://anyflip.com/kuez/ wxpz/
The Springs Magazine • February 2023 • 12 by Dayna Carter Peonies – Topping the list are these delicate beauties. They will continue to bloom long after you have sold your house or your property. They are real showstoppers in the garden especially since they are the first to bloom in the spring. They do tend to be expensive but worth every penny because they are so hardy and gorgeous. Growing Tip: When tubers are planted the crown should be even with the ground. You can mulch on top of it but don’t cover it with soil. Keep an eye on the newly formed buds because any type of fungus will either prevent them from opening or the blooms will be deformed. Catching and treating those problems will make all the difference. Dahlias – These flowers come in a variety of shapes and colors. After the first season simply dig them up either after the first hard frost or early spring. The tuber originally planted will have developed 5 or more new tubers. By dividing and planting those new tubers you now have 5x the plants. The other advantage is the various sizes of dahlias. From tiny pocket dahlias (a few inches tall) to dinner plate dahlias that can grow to 6 ft tall. Liatris – Commonly known as Blazing Star, will produce tall spikes that come in either purple or white. They will bloom all summer and will add vertical interest to your garden. Give them a permanent sunny place to be and they will reward you all summer. Lilies – Daylilies may only last a day, but they are workhorses. The bulbs are inexpensive and readily available. The hybrids and Asian allies are sturdier and last longer but are more expensive. Regardless of what type you choose, these are easy to grow. They can be featured alone in a flower bed. Autumn Fern – This fern can take some sunshine and does well in zone 7A and 7B. Interesting foliage that starts off as burnt orange and eventually becomes green. This fern gets very large both in width & height in a few short years. Master Gardener Dayna Carter, volunteers with GC Master Gardeners of the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. Master Gardeners pool skills and resources to improve home horticulture, stimulate interest in plants and gardening, and encourage beautification. For more info, 501-623-6841 or [email protected]. Master Gardeners: Flowers That are Solid Investments Peonies Liatris Daylily Dahlias Autumn Fern Eligible single parents are invited to apply for Summer 2023 scholarships at aspsf. org/applynow. Deadline to apply is March 15. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awards scholarships up to $1,200 to eligible single parents who are attending college or obtaining technical training. A full list of eligibility guidelines is available at aspsf.org/ eligibility. “If it weren’t for the scholarship, I would not have been able to keep up my schooling. I’m unable to work, and this scholarship helped to keep me from worrying about bills,” said recipient Amy Techert, who’s studying respiratory therapy at National Park College. If awarded, recipients can use the funds for any combination of school and/or household expenses that remove a financial burden and help the student stay in school. For more information about Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund — which has awarded more than $30 million in scholarships across the state to single parents since 1990 — contact ASPSF Program Manager Laura Lee Williard at [email protected] or 501-762-0113. Single Parent Scholarship Fund Accepting Summer 2023 Applications Mallory receives her Fall 2022 scholarship from Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund. National Park College’s (NPC) Child Care Aware of West Central Arkansas (CCAWCA) resource and referral program recently published a book, “Playing with Language.” The book was funded with a $10,000 grant by the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation (HSACF). “Playing with Language” explores four areas of phonological awareness which is simply playing with the sounds of language supporting early childhood language development. The content encourages interactions between parents and their children in order to develop early childhood literacy from birth to five years. The book is full of fun, quick activities designed for family engagement. These activities help develop the participant’s language learning skills. CCAWCA Program Coordinator Hope Mason said, “We’re hoping it will be a well-used resource for the parents and our providers to help with their children, to help with their skills going into kindergarten.” “The book is developed based on the Arkansas Child Development Early Learning Standards (CDELS). The Arkansas CDELS presents the typical progression of development and learning in nine domains from age birth to 5 years. This project focuses on one component of language development. Early language experiences prepare children for future language and literacy learning,” said CCAWCA program director Terri Helms. NPC Completes Childhood Literacy Project “Playing with Language” helps develop early language learning skills. The first-ever Springtime Tikes, Trikes, and Trails event has been scheduled for Friday, March 24, at Farmer’s Market, 121 Orange Street in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Come take a stroll down the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail. Don’t have a bike? A limited number of bikes will be provided FREE at this event. You can also bring your skateboard, scooter, or wheelchair to join the fun. All participants will receive a t-shirt, trail maps, and other free giveaway items (while supplies last). Water will be provided. This event is sponsored by Hot Springs Parks & Trails, Hot Springs Bicycle Touring Company, and the Northwoods Trails-Hot Springs. For more information call 501-321-6871, or visit Facebook: HotSpringsParksTrails. Tikes, Trikes & Trails – An Event for the Whole Family The Hot Springs Music Festival Board of Directors has made the difficult decision not to hold a summer festival in 2023. “For the past several months, we have been evaluating different strategic partnerships. Recently, it has become clear that the necessary resources are not in place in time for this summer’s festival,” said David Palmer, Interim Executive Director. The board plans to use the season off to strategically reevaluate festival funding, operations, and programming. “We will announce future plans as soon as we can responsibly proceed.” Founded in 1996, the Hot Springs Music Festival has mentored thousands of young classical musicians during an annual festival season where they perform side-by-side with professionals in a variety of venues throughout historic Hot Springs. 2023 HS Music Festival Canceled
13 • The Springs Magazine • February 2023 By Alison Crane If I live to be 70 years old my heart will have beat more than 2.5 billion times. Each thump-thump of my heart adds up to more than 2,000 gallons of blood being pumped each day. In fact, my heart muscle does more work than any other muscle in my body. “My heart beats for you,” takes on a whole new meaning with those facts in mind. Since we consider February the month of hearts and romance, designating it National Heart Month is also very appropriate. Statistically, 2,300 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, that’s an average of one death every thirty-eight seconds. With those odds, chances are pretty good that you know someone affected by heart disease and stroke. Maybe this year during National Heart Month it is time to reach out to a friend or loved one and encourage them to make choices that will benefit their heart and yours. Sometimes it is difficult to talk about health issues. Maybe you have tried before, and the conversation did not go well or maybe you are just not sure how to begin. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has some great tips on their website: My Health Finder. Try these suggestions for starting a dialog with your friend or family member. • Begin by saying that you care. • Share the facts about heart disease. • Explain that is possible to prevent heart disease. • Finally, offer to help, because being healthy together is both easier and twice the fun. For more information on healthy living and preventing heart disease, visit the UofA Cooperative Extension Service. If you or your group would like to learn more about ways to improve your health or programs available in Hot Springs, Arkansas, contact the Garland County Extension office at 236 Woodbine, Hot Springs, Arkansas, or call 501- 623-6841. Follow our Facebook page @GarlandCountyExtension-UADA. Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the Garland County Extension Service. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Have a Heart by Saving a Heart Tarot & Astrology: Aquarius By Michelle Crandell Aquarians: People born between January 20 and February 18. Major Arcana card associated with Aquarius: The Star (XVII). Aquarius is an Air sign, connected with the Tarot suit of Swords. Lessons and opportunities presented to Aquarians follow. January 20 to 29: Five of Swords. You have a more universal perspective on responsibility, success, time, and the nature of humanity than do most others. Drawn more to ideas than people, you shy away from conflict and competition. Your Opportunity: actualize your true genius. Your Challenge: compete to bring your dreams into reality. Face your fears about relationships not working out. Practice patience and conflict resolution in relationships. January 30 to February 8: Six of Swords. You possess a creative, objective, focused mind, utilizing science and psychology to make your life easier. Understanding the laws of cause and effect, you work smarter, not harder. Your Opportunity: cultivating the calm, rational mind makes life easier, keeps you young, and helps you understand the human condition. Your Lesson: awe and admiration from others are no substitute for intimacy. Get in touch with deeper emotions. February 9 to 18: Seven of Swords. Your mind comprehends the big picture, the way things are from a mystical or spiritual perspective. Your Opportunity: follow the open doors, intuitive choices, positive paths with confidence. Stay the course. Your Lesson: letting go of futile pursuits and dreams that cannot come true. Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To learn more, email [email protected], or call 501-655-6242. The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Aquarius is The Star XVII.
The Springs Magazine • February 2023 • 14 By Peggy Lindsey Romance is in the air this month as society focuses on relationships with that special someone. However, love is so much more than red roses and chocolate hearts. Everyone desires to be loved and cherished, and beautiful bonds are created on these very emotions. Yet, if we are honest, deep down it is our own love we crave. Too often we are the victims of our own criticism . . . finding fault with our bodies, our thoughts and emotions, our past, our situation . . . anything is up for reproach from our inner ego judge and jury. We find ourselves lacking if we discover our flaws . . . a failure if we are less than perfect. How we suffer by our very own hand. Weathering the storms of life, we have found ourselves battered and bruised more than once . . . yet we manage to continue on. When we allow ourselves to step out of our heads and into our hearts, we can finally see our luster underneath the layer of tarnish. We may be gifted love from another that touches us profoundly, but it is only when we receive it from ourselves that true healing can take place. It is from the person that gazes at us in the mirror that we most long for love and compassion. When we stop looking outside of ourselves for the tenderness we desire and give ourselves our own love, we can mend our brokenness as we begin to cherish the amazing person we truly are. So, as you contemplate this Valentine’s Day, celebrate the one relationship you are in forever . . . the one with yourself. Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor. Her passion is assisting women on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching, in 2012 and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit https://onangelswingshealing.abmp.com/. Love Begins with You
15 • The Springs Magazine • February 2023 By Mala Daggett …are roughly one-hundred times more efficient in relaying information within a biological system than physical signals, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, other growth factors, and chemicals. Experiments in quantum physics continue to demonstrate that once broken down to its core, everything is pure energy. This energy vibrates building a field around it that magnetically attracts energy of the same frequency or speed of vibration. The greater the compressions of energy into this field, the more intense the vibration becomes, the higher the frequencies. Eventually, the energy field manifests into matter - particle-by-particle. Molecules in our bodies are actually controlled by the various frequencies found in our bodies. In 1974, Dr. Colin W. F. McClare, an Oxford University bio-physicist, discovered that frequencies of vibrating energy are roughly one-hundred times more efficient in relaying information within a biological system than physical signals, such as hormones, neurotransmitters, other growth factors, and chemicals. When two frequencies come together, the lower will rise to meet the higher, the principle of resonance. Resonance works when tuning a piano, and it works for biological systems too, for your body. We can actually increase the speed at which our body energy vibrates, through higher frequency thoughts (love, joy, and gratitude) - through meditation - through spiritual practices - through a nature walk. A unique, profoundly transformational practice, Qi Ball Weaving, can even result in a person exponentially increasing the frequency of their energy, thereby raising their vibrations, thereby harmonizing and building body energy simultaneously. Master Mala Daggett laughs out loud; acts on her passion to help people heal 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. Infinite Health: Energy, Vibration, Frequency Yoga: Benefits of Yoga as Community By Karen Watson Reeves Sometimes I need to do things alone. Sometimes I need help and support. Being strong and independent has its merits, but working together also has advantages. I tend toward the strong, independent personality type; accepting help is difficult and asking for help is practically impossible for me. But yoga has helped me see the benefits of allowing others to assist me when I have trouble going it alone, whether it be physical tasks or emotional or mental ones. Two weeks ago my mother died unexpectedly (if an 89-year-old’s death can be unexpected). Nothing prepares us to lose someone we love. An empty, vacuous sensation is ever-present. Grief and sadness are overwhelming, as are many feelings of gratitude and joyful memories. Finding a balance between grieving alone and letting others help me has been essential early in this process. The outpouring of love in its many forms from family, friends, and my yoga community (many of whom have become my friends) has sustained me. The yoga breathing, the yoga poses, and the yoga PEOPLE have been constant sources of strength for me through all the years of my practicing yoga. We notice often that many of the relationships among the students in class are a result of gathering together as yoga practitioners. As we met as a staff at the studio recently for photos, we posed in front of the stained glass window and stood in tree pose. Actually, we struggled to balance in tree pose all at the same time (yes, yoga instructors are challenged in standing balance poses also!) But when we decided to join hands in tree pose, the task was more easily accomplished. An individual yoga practice is important, but balancing that with coming together in a class or with a friend is also meaningful and rewarding. Working together as a community has great benefits! Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of The Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga/ children’s yoga teacher in 2011. She is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff and is an adjunct instructor at National Park College. When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information about her studio and her schedule of classes, visit www. theyogaplacehs.com. Offering each other a helping hand with Tree Pose, are yoga instructors, Colleen Jones, Gail Ashmore, Lilly Crabtree, Karen Reeves,(owner of the Yoga Place), and Holly Deaton. When two frequencies come together, the lower will rise to meet the higher.