May 2024

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 2 In anticipation of the upcoming ballet “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” we teamed up with Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company director, Edmond Cooper, who brought on board our local and very talented photographer, Aaron Brewer, to craft this captivating cover, titles “Manèges.” Nine dancers lent their artistry to the project. To identify them, moving clockwise – begin at the “N” in Springs: Anabel Flores, Claire Powell, Kylie Tobin, Chloe Powell, Claire Cleveland, Martina Flores. Tabitha Uldrich, Scarlett San Andres, and Emma Millard. We were particularly drawn to the authenticity captured in the worn, slightly frayed ballet shoes compared with their sleek, newer counterparts – each pair with its own story to tell. This contrast highlights the inherent challenges of ballet, despite its seemingly effortless execution by dancers. We extend our gratitude to all who contributed, culminating in yet a remarkable and dramatic magazine cover. Special thanks to Erin Baber for her perfect layout. See page 3 for another photo of the dancers where you’ll also find information about dates and times for the ballet. Tickets are on sale now! Until next month… Best to you all from The Springs Magazine Team! And remember... Shop Local! About the Cover . . . “Manèges” by Aaron Brewer

3 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 Who says Shakespeare’s not relative and eminently entertaining? Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Co. recently took on the challenge of producing the ominous and intimidating challenge of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” one of the works of the great William Shakespeare that includes the incredible score composed by Felix Mendelssohn, and found they were hugely surprised and delighted at the fun and familiarity of the timeless masterpiece. The whole cast, comprised of Central Arkansas young people and adults, is looking forward to sharing their enjoyment and renewed love for the four-hundredyear-old masterpiece with their family, friends, and community. In this unique version, ballet dancers interpret the roles of the immortals or mystic members of the cast of characters through pantomime and dance. So whether you are the dramatically inclined or the more abstract dance patron, the contrast and uniqueness of this theatrical interpretation should prove entertaining. With only one week of performances, the tickets will go fast. Showtime is 7:00 PM on May 17, 18, and 21; with an additional Saturday matinee performance at 1:00 PM, on May 18. These performances will take place at LakePointe Church, 1343 Albert Pike, in Hot Springs, and the final performance will be at Woodlands Auditorium in Hot Springs Village on May 21. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students for general seating, and for preferred seating $35 for adults and $20 for students. Visit www.hscdtc.org to reserve tickets. For additional information please email [email protected]. Shakespeare Boring?!! NOT!! In a celebration of the artistry and grace of ballet, local photographer, Aaron Brewer, recently collaborated with Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company Executive Director, Edmond Cooper and dancers from the esteemed local children's dance theater. The result? “Manèges.” A captivating cover photo that beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the ballet. During the photo session, the dancers gracefully showcased their talent, while their well-loved ballet shoes, each telling a story of dedication and passion, took center stage. The varying stages of wear and tear on the shoes not only speak to the dedication of the dancers but also add layers of depth and authenticity to the image. What sets this cover photo apart is its unique approach. While the dancers remain faceless and nameless, the focus is solely on their artistry and the timeless beauty of ballet. This deliberate choice invites viewers to immerse themselves fully in the emotion and movement captured in the photograph. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Edmond Cooper whose dedication to ballet has allowed so many local youth the opportunity to participate in these productions with professional dancers, and to Aaron Brewer, an exceptional photographer, whose collaborative efforts brought this vision to life. Their commitment to excellence and passion for the arts shines through in every detail of this stunning image. This cover photo serves as a tribute to the enduring magic of ballet and the unwavering dedication of those who bring it to life on stage. It is a testament to the power of art to inspire, uplift, and unite us all. A Peek Behind the Scenes of Our May Cover Photo Our cover dancers are (l-r) Kylie Tobin, Claire Powell, behind Claire Powell-Emma Millard, Scarlett San Andres Rivers, Chloe Powell, Annabel Flores, Claire Cleveland, Martina Flores, and Tabatha Uldrich.

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 4 FRI • APR 26 5:00 PM Art Moves Opening HS Creek Greenway Trail SAT • APR 27 8:30 AM Chalk Walk Art Springs, Hill Wheatley Plaza 10:00 AM Art Springs Hill Wheatley Plaza 10:00 AM Art Interactive Art Springs, Entertainment District 10:00 AM Artists’ Village at Art Springs Art Springs, Hill Wheatley Plaza 10:00 AM Starstuff Studio Entertainment District 10:00 AM Madame Zara Art Springs, Hill Wheatley Plaza 10:00 AM Chalk Art by Anna Voricek Art Springs, Hill Wheatley Plaza 11:00 AM Art Springs Stage Art Springs, Hill Wheatley Plaza 11:00 AM Lakeside Jazz Band Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 12:00 PMArkansas Highlands String Band Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 1:00 PM Chalk Walk Awards Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 4:00 PM Stone Crows Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 5:00 PM Big Papa Binns Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 6:00 PM The Glover Awards Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza SUN • APR 28 10:00 AM Art Springs Hill Wheatley Plaza 10:00 AM Art Interactive Art Springs, Entertainment District 10:00 AM Artists’ Village at Art Springs Hill Wheatley Plaza 10:00 AM Madame Zara Art Springs, Hill Wheatley Plaza 11:00 AMRico Donovan Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 11:30 AM Starstuff Studio Art Springs, Hill Wheatley Plaza 12:00 PM Christiine DeMeo Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 12:00 PM Under Pressure Art Springs, Spring St. & Hill Wheatley Plaza 1:00 PM Starstuff Storytime Performance Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 1:00 PM Big Poppa Bubble Art Springs, Entertainment District 1:30 PM I Can Dance! Garland County Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 2:00 PM Big Poppa Bubble Art Springs, Entertainment District 2:00 PM Jacob Flores Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza 3:00 PM Ballet at the Arlington Arlington Hotel 3:00 PM Miranda Brewer Art Springs Stage, Hill Wheatley Plaza MON • APR 29 4:30 PM Fairy Book Tea Party Garland County Library 6:00 PM IBLA International Concert Grand Avenue Methodist Church TUES • APR 30 6:00 PM Virtual Cooking Zoom 6:00 PM Three Springs Garland County Library WED • MAY 1 10:00 AMLocal Author’s Day Garland County Library 6:30 PM Wednesday Night Poetry Kollective Coffee + Tea THUR • MAY 2 9:00 AM All Things Fiber Garland County Library 10:00 AMTake A Hike, with Gene Sparling Sparling Family Farm 6:00 PM Gallery Preview Happy Hour Central Theatre Building FRI • MAY 3 11:00 AMThe Architect’s Daughter Continued Garland County Library 5:00 PM Gallery Walk Downtown Hot Springs 5:00 PM Gem and Mineral Show The Club House SAT • MAY 4 10:00 AMStudio Tours 10:00 AMGem and Mineral Show The Club House SUN • MAY 5 10:00 AMStudio Tours 10:00 AMGem and Mineral Show The Club House 3:00 PM Arkansas Music Trail Unveiling Arlington Hotel DAILY EVENT SCHEDULE EVENT LOCATION KEY Arlington Hotel – 239 Central Ave. Central Theatre – 1008 Central Ave. Entertainment District – Malvern Ave. between Bridge St & Spring St. next to Hill Wheatley Plaza Garland County Library – 1427 Malvern Ave. Grand Ave. United Methodist Church – 841 Quapaw Ave. Hill Wheatley Plaza – 605 Central Ave. Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail – Corner of Hollywood Ave. & Bayard St. Kollective Coffee+Tea – 110 Central Ave. The Club House – 118 Arbor St. Sparling Family Farm – 107 Stillmeadow Ln, H.S., 71913 Visit HotSpringsArts.org for full event details

5 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 Engage all of your senses in this Culinary Bootcamp. This four-course series begins May 11, 10 AM – 2 PM at National Park College, 101 College Drive. You will learn All About the Dough and will enjoy a hands-on team experience led by NPC’s Hospitality & Tourism Management instructor, Eve Victory. Each session will focus on a certain type of dough making and will include some introductory time in the classroom followed by a full-scale lab, where you will make your own batches of product to take home. Each lab will be held in a stateof-the-art teaching kitchen. Each class will complete with a teamwork exercise of prepping and sharing a delicious meal together. The series classes are “Pasta, Pasta, Pasta!,” “Scones, Curds & Breads Oh My!,” “Roll-in’ the Sweet & Savory Vibe,” and “Get Your Cream Puff Groove On.” Classes are priced individually. A discount is available if registering for all four classes. Registration fee for each class: $115. Hours: 4.00. CEUs 0.40 For registration, www.shortclass.np.edu/wconnect/ace/QuickSearch.awp. NPC Culinary Bootcamp Each of the four culinary sessions covers a certain type of dough making. Arkansas Community Foundation (ACF) is working to build the communities where your kids will want to raise their kids through thoughtful, data-driven grantmaking. ACF is pleased to share an updated online edition of Aspire Arkansas, a powerful interactive, online report that measures where Arkansas stands today, reveals insights about how to make grants more impactful – and offers a compass for our future. The site provides county-by-county information in six categories: education, health, families, communities, demographics, and racial equity. With secondary, aggregated data from state and federal sources, Aspire Arkansas helps us understand the issues facing local communities and where our state ranks nationally. Click to visit the new Aspire Arkansas site. www.aspirearkansas.org. The site has several new features like customizable dashboards, new indicators data, and deeper analysis on food insecurity, early literacy, and ALICE families in Arkansas. LOCAL DECISIONS, LOCAL IMPACT If you are a donor, a nonprofit, a volunteer, or just someone who cares about your community, Aspire Arkansas can help guide where you focus your time and resources to make a difference. Aspire Arkansas is a Powerful Tool for Making a Difference Hot Springs’ network of mountain bike/hiking trails has been named the No. 1 most popular trail system in Arkansas for the second year in a row by readers of Arkansas Outside.com magazine. “We’re really proud of our accomplishment,” said Traci Berry, trails coordinator for Visit Hot Springs. “We’ve known for a long time that the Northwoods/Cedar Glades trails are among the best in our region, but it’s pleasing when the folks who actually use our trails agree with us. The Arkansas Outside editors said, “The Cedar Glades trails, with its oldschool charm, combined with the modern Northwoods Trails, make this system an ideal destination for every kind of rider. Every year, new trails and events are introduced, making it a constantly evolving space.” For more information call Traci Berry at 501-276-3622. Northwoods Named #1 Again

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 6 <TO GLENWOOD 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 9 GLENWOOD HWY 70 HOT SPRINGS > #1 — Jeri Hillis Studio — Jeri Hillis #2 — Dryden Pottery — Multiple Artists #3 — Artists’ Workshop Gallery — Multiple Artists #4 — Collective Arts Gallery — Multiple Artists #5 — Vapor Valley Gallery & Studios — John Faginkrantz #6 — Highpoint Studio — Lori Arnold #7 — Crooked Little Studio (2 studios) — Diana Garrison #7 — The Dungeon (2 studios) — Daniel Cassity #8 — Summerhill Studio — Wayne Summerhill #9 — Gigi B Jewelry Co. — Gigi Buhrow #10 — Gigi Gaulin #11 — Lake Banoe Lavender Farm — Denny Nooner #12 — Don Watson Studio Gallery — Don Watson #13 — Baker’s Metals Sculpture — J.M. Baker STUDIO TOUR LIST

7 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 #3 — Artists’ Workshop Gallery Multiple Artists Painting, Fused Glass, Polymer Clay, Jewelry, Handmade Dolls, Sculpture 610A Central Avenue • HS 612-770-0248 Artists’ Workshop Gallery is located at 610A Central Avenue. Next door to Ambrosia’s at Angels restaurant. — [email protected] #13 — Baker’s Metals Sculpture J.M. Baker Sculpture 326 Hwy. 70 East • Glenwood 612-770-0248 As you come into Glenwood from Hot Springs on Hwy 70 East, you will pass the Glenwood Country Club on the left, then the rest area on the right. Cross a bridge over Mud Lick Creek. We are the first business on the left across from El Parralito Mexican Restaurant. — [email protected] #4 — Collective Arts Gallery Multiple Artists Painting, Prints, Wooden bowls, Ceramics, Glass, Clothes, Mixed Media 620 Central Ave Suite 2B • HS 501-617-0159 We are located at the corner of Central Ave and Prospect Ave in the Kress Building, on the second floor above the post office. Elevator access is available from the back of the building by calling the gallery at 501- 318-1600. We are in the building with the “Venus” mural on Exchange Street. — [email protected] #7 — Crooked Little Studio Visual Diana Garrison Printmaking, Painting, Education 318 Arrowhead Drive • HS 501-781-7271 Turn left off Hwy 270 (Albert Pike) onto Thornton Ferry Road. When Thornton Ferry dead ends into Arrowhead Drive, turn left. Follow Arrowhead Drive around the cove (keeping the lake to your left) to 318 Arrowhead, which will be on the hill on your right. There is some room for parking at the top of the driveway. — [email protected] #12— Don Watson Studio Gallery Don Watson Oil painting, Watercolor, Mix Media 439 Gilmer Ave • Glenwood 870-681-0563 From Hot Springs drive to Glenwood. Once in Glenwood veer right on 70 Business (Broadway) for about a mile and take a right turn on Clay Street and the first left on Gilmer. My studio will be the second house/studio on the left. — [email protected] #2 — Dryden Pottery Multiple Artists Art Pottery, Sculpture, Useable/ Functional Pottery 341 Whittington Ave • HS 501-623-4201 From Central Ave. turn onto Whittington Ave and travel approx. 2 blocks to Dryden Potteries Studio. It is a large building with painted murals and a large parking lot — [email protected] #7 — The Dungeon Daniel Cassity Painting, Recording 318 Arrowhead Drive • HS 318-268-2454 Turn on Thornton Ferry Rd. and follow until it T-bones onto Arrowhead Rd. Turn left and keep lake on the immediate left as you curve right and then left around the cove. House/Studio on right: 318 Arrowhead Dr. — [email protected] #9 — Gigi B Jewelry Co, Gigi Buhrow Jewelry 208 Long Island Dr. • HS 501-276-2546 Take Hwy 7 South in Hot Springs past the Hot Springs Mall. Cross Lake Hamilton 2 times over the bridges and turn left onto Long Island. Gigi B Jewelry is located on the right at 208 Long Island Drive. Plug address in your GPS for easy-to-follow directions. — [email protected] #10 — Gigi Gaulin Sculpture 196 Gobert • HS 501-231-0374 Airport Rd. West to S. Moore Rd. left onto Rush Fork Rd. Right onto Gobert Rd. Destination is on the right. From Central Ave go right onto Amity Rd, then right onto Rush Fork then a quick left after the cemetery onto Gobert Rd. Studio is on the right. — [email protected] #6 — Highpoint Studio Lori Arnold Sculpture, Paintings, Stained Glass 105 Roberts Ridge • HS 501-620-3169 Malvern Ave. Turn on Belaire. Turn on Deanwood Terrace. Turn on Melissa Circle. Turn on Roberts Ridge. Top of hill — [email protected] #1 — Jeri Jeri Hillis Studio Jeri Hillis Paintings, Printmaking, Watercolor, Collage, Pottery, Custom Hand Painted Ceramic Tiles, Jewelry, Education 125 Pullman Avenue • HS North on Central to Park Ave. (Hwy 7) for 1 mile past Whittington fountain. Left on Pullman Ave, corner at “Coffee House 2 Blocks Down” across from Shell Gas Station, 2nd block of Pullman Ave.at 125. Dusty yellow house set back from road. Swing around in front of Pullman Heights Church and park on street. — [email protected] #11 — Lake Banoe Lavender Farm Denny Nooner and Tim Bainum Painting, Lavender Products 2723 Hwy 70 • Glenwood 870-828-9413 Take HWY 70 from Hot Springs to Glenwood. Turn Left into Lake Banoe Lavender Farm. — [email protected] #8 — Summerhill Studio Wayne Summerhill Metal Sculpture Studio 110 Vasseur • HS 501-276-4854 Albert Pike Rd, Close to Walmart across the street, turn on Vasseur Alley. #5 — Vapor Valley Gallery & Studios John Faginkrantz Oils, Acrylic, Textiles, Stained Glass 121 Grove Street • HS 501-607-2685 Malvern Ave near Police Station to Grove. Turn right first house on left. — [email protected] VISIT HOTSPRINGSARTS.ORG FOR DETAILS ABOUT EACH STUDIO Studio Tours are free self-guided tours offering the opportunity to meet and visit artists in their creative spaces and see their artistic process in action. Studios are open Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Get more details about each studio at HotSpringsArts.org. The studios are numbered and organized in a way that minimizes mileage, however, the studios may be visited in any order during operating hours. Studio Tours allows visitors to experience each artist’s process and workspace, ask questions, and some artists even have work for sale. Unless otherwise noted, all studios are in Hot Springs. ARTS & THE PARK 2024 • A 10–DAY CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS The Springs 11

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 8 By David Hill I first met Jake, however briefly, in the infield of Pimlico during the Preakness. He was all dressed up and there with his father, my friend Stephen. He must have been about 15 years old. Stephen went on and on about Jake, bragging on him, honestly probably embarrassing him a little. It was a sweet moment. On April 16, 2024, Stephen’s book “Walk On” came out. Ordinarily “pub day” is a big day for an author. This one is more complicated. There’s this line early in “Walk On” where Stephen describes another sweet moment between him and Jake, where the family gathered on their porch to say goodbye to Jake as he left for a weekend away with his girlfriend’s family. As they all hugged, Jake said “You’re acting like you’ll never see me again.” It’s a line probably uttered by every teenager to reassure their anxious parents that everything is fine, they’re not little kids anymore. But it was in fact the last time Stephen and his family would see Jake. Two days later he died in a car accident. “Walk On” is a book about grief, which Stephen admits is not a subject people like to talk about. And in particular, parents do not want to think about losing a child. It is, without exception, every parent’s deepest, darkest nightmare. I’ll admit that when he first passed me an advanced copy of the book to read, I was petrified to read it. I can’t even watch movies or TV shows anymore that involve children getting hurt, let alone dying. But I’m glad I read it. And once I started it, I couldn’t put it down. “Walk On” is about how people build themselves back after being destroyed by grief. It’s about the power of the bonds of family in times of crisis. It’s also about community, and how people come together to help those in need. One of the things that really struck me about “Walk On” was how, in particular, other people who had experienced a similar loss, who had buried their own child (or children), felt this strong compulsion to reach out to Stephen and his family, even if they were complete strangers because they just had to. They knew what Stephen was going through. They knew what he needed. And honestly, they probably knew they needed it, too. I know people in my family who have had to deal with this same experience. I’m sure there are plenty of other people who subscribe to my newsletter who have been touched by similar loss and grief. I am sending this because I know they will benefit from reading Stephen’s book. They may need it. And he may need them. To purchase the book visit https://bookshop.org/p/books/walk-on-stephenpanus/21148474?ean=9798888242957. To read the full version of this article and subscribe to David Hill’s “Letter from Hot Springs,” visit www.DavidHill.substack.com. David Hill is a writer from Hot Springs, Arkansas, and author of “The Vapors.” His work has appeared regularly in “Grantland” and “The Ringer,” and has been featured in “The New Yorker,” “The New York Times,” “GQ,” and “New York Magazine,” as well as on “This American Life.” He lives in Nyack, New York, with his wife and three children, where he serves as the vice president of the National Writers Union. “Walk On” – A Book About Grief Excerpted From David Hill’s Recent Newsletter In his newsletter, author David Hill recently published an article about this book by Stephen Panus. To read the full article, click the link below and sign up for his newsletter.

9 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 MAY ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #417 Friday • MAY 3 • 5-9 PM • Visit HotSpringsArts.org for art news Step into a world of creativity at Gallery Walk! Discover stunning artwork, meet talented artists, and immerse yourself in an evening of cultural enrichment. Feast your eyes on captivating pieces, engage in insightful conversations, and perhaps even find that perfect piece for your collection. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to indulge in art, conversation, and culinary delights in our charming town! AMERICAN ART GALLERY 724 Central • 501-624-0550 Meet-N-Greet Mrs. Hot Springs AR. Ernie Bolieu will be present for Gallery Walk to discuss his work. Wall art by Jimmy Leach, Margaret Kipp, Susan Herd Washington, and more. Gourds by Rick Carter with 20% off during Gallery Walk. Mon-Sat, 10-4 PM. ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY 610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com Featuring Teresa Widdifield and Irma McLeod and miniature artists are Pati Trippel, June Lamoureux. Art from Lake Hamilton High School. Charlie Mink will perform during Gallery Walk. 10 AM–5 PM. Sun, 12–5 PM. Closed Tues. COLLECTIVE ARTS GALLERY 620 Central Avenue, Ste 2B • Second Floor • 501-318-1600 60 artists form Collective Arts Gallery. Climb the beautiful spiral staircase to the 2nd floor & welcome the artists to their new home. Paintings, jewelry, sculptures, cards, glasswork, pottery, and more. Wed-Sat 10 AM-4 PM. Sun Noon-4 PM. DRYDEN ART POTTERY STUDIO/GALLERY 341 Whittington • 501-623-4201 • DrydenPottery.com Four generations of artistry! Since 1946 our in-house formulated glazes & custom-blended clay combine to create a finished quality that is easily recognizable as “Dryden.” M-Sat 10-3 PM. Daily free pottery wheel demos M-F, 10-11 AM. All day Sat. THE ELECTRIC STRAWBERRY 500 W Grand Ave • 501-621-4133 • TheElectricStrawberry.com Gallery Walk! 5-8 PM. Featured in May - Creative Cruisin- a Family of Artists doing a LIVE ART-OFF) DURING ART WALK plus a Raffle for a completed piece! Get Salty Sessions $5 off during Gallery Walk. Patio Open Weather Permitting. See Facebook for hours. EMERGENT ARTS 341A Whittington • 501-655-0836 • emergentarts.org Under Pressure. Exhibiting steamroller prints made during the Arts & The Park festival for the May 3rd Gallery Walk, 5-8 PM. Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 12-5PM. JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com May features Matthew Hasty, Michael Ashley, Randall Good, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, John Lasater, Steven Schneider, Sandra Sell, Gary Simmons, Kathryn Sixbey, Gene Sparling, Jeni Stallings, Elizabeth Weber, and others. 10 AM–5 PM, Wed-Sat, & by appt. LOCAL ART ENTITY 118 Arbor St, Suite A • TheLocalArtEntity.com Presenting the 2nd annual Hot Springs Gem & Mineral Show at The Club House, 118 Arbor St. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, live mural painting, and a geology club speaker will come together to create a mesmerizing experience in downtown Hot Springs May 3 – 5. VAPOR VALLEY GALLERY & STUDIOS 121 Grove Street • FB: Vapor Valley Gallery & Studios Recently renovated by John Fagankrantz, this is the newest art gallery downtown. Featuring 30 artists, located in the Historical Rest a While Inn. Open Gallery Walk 10 AM to 8 PM. Located off Malvern Ave, 1 block from police station. Wed-Sat 10 AM to 4 PM.

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 10 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 700 Block Park Ave 800 Block Park Ave 900 Block Park Ave 1000 Block Park Ave RED LIGHT ROASTERY Majestic Lawn Historic landmark Vapors Live Event & live music venue Air-FX Heating & air conditioning The Hot Springy Dingy Gifts, jewelry, costume rental 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 August and Company Resale shop Emma Lee’s Soul Food restaurant The Arrangement Florist 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 northwoods trail The Parlour Metaphysical shop Anchor High-end body piercing studio Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Upscale resale shop 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 Best Court Cottages Boutique cottages Best Cafe Gormet menu Garland Cty Election Commission HS Chamber of Commerce The Electric Strawberry Wellness bar & soul repair shop Grand Avenue Habitat Restore Thrift store St John’s Catholic Church The Clearspring Senior living community Kids Source Speech & Development therapy Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Ice cream and burgers Riley Art Glass Studio Glass blowing, gallery & demos Leo’s Auto Service Automotive repair Forever Beautiful Permanent cosmetics Superior Senior Care In-home care services Grand Lagniappe Shoppe Women’s apparel & Tea Room Grand Ave United Methodist Church Hideaway Cafe Quaint & friendly coffee house 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 Ouachita Wax & Naturals Vintage decor, design Colorado Grill Southwest restaurant 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 500 Block West Grand Ave

11 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 Calling all trail runners and party animals - get your mullet on and run wild at the Northwoods third Mullet Run & Beaver Bash, a unique event that combines trail races with a lively post-race celebration. Registration is open for the May 11 Third Annual Northwoods Mullet Trail Run, and the race has really gone to the dogs. This year, Trail Run will have 10K and 25K divisions for runners to bring their trail dogs into the competition. “Registration is limited to 10 canines in each race, so don’t paws (lol) on registering Rover. We don’t want to hound you, but you’ll have to beg us to make an exception and you’ll be in the doghouse with Rover,” said Traci Berry, Visit Hot Springs Trails Coordinator. “ The race, whether for the bowsers or humans, will start at 8 AM on May 11, for the 25K and 9 AM for the 10K, at the Northwoods Trail System’s Cedar Glades Trailhead. The events will be followed at 10 AM by the big Beaver Bash party, which will last until 2 PM. Register for the races and the Beaver Bash at www.runsignup.com/Race/ AR/HotSprings/NorthwoodsMulletTrailRun. “The Mullet was voted Number 6 in the 2023 Top 15 Arkansas Trail Runs by Arkansas Outside.com readers in just our second year,” Berry said. “We couldn’t be more excited to once again be partnering with the Spa Pacers Running Club in putting on the Mullet and Beaver Bash. It’s a trail running event you don’t want to miss.” For more information call Traci Berry at 501-276-3622. Register for the Northwoods Mullet Trail Run & Beaver Bash Mullet Run, Beaver Bash, bowsers, and humans. What could possibly go wrong?

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 12 By Erin Baber The Garland County Library needs your help! We’re a beloved resource, with over 10 million patron visits and 17.5 million items checked out since opening the doors on Malvern Avenue in 1995. This is great, but we’ve simply run out of space. Over the past three decades, our community has grown by thirty thousand residents, and our library is bursting at the seams. We’re evolving rapidly, embracing new concepts like meeting spaces, telehealth, and workshops. However, all these exciting ideas require room to breathe. To address this challenge, we’re seeking funding for a remodel. Our plan is to add 10,000 sq. ft. by constructing a mezzanine level above the existing fiction and non-fiction areas. Not only is this approach more cost-effective than relocating to a new building, but it will also extend the library’s lifespan by several decades. The mezzanine will create space for innovative programming, including a dedicated teen section, a STEM lab, and a teaching kitchen. But we won’t stop there - our entire building will be reorganized for better efficiency and accessibility. While the library board has allocated funds for the essential expansion, we’re reaching out for additional support to fund new and innovative spaces and to fund critical upgrades to existing systems like HVAC. The STEM lab, teaching kitchen, recording booths, and other exciting features all require extra funding. Our vision is to create an entirely new and modern library for you, ensuring that when we unveil the expansion, it’s everything you could hope for. Learn more about this exciting expansion, see renderings for the future space, and DONATE at www.gclplus.com. Email [email protected] with questions and comments. Erin Baber is Library Marketing Manager at the Garland County Library. GCL+ No Subscription Needed, Just Your Library Card The architect’s rendering of future plans for the library depicts a view from the mezzanine level which would be above the existing fiction and non-fiction areas.

13 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 The Arkansas Arts Council is proud to announce Tucker Dowler, a senior at Sheridan High School, as this year’s Arkansas Poetry Out Loud state champion. Poetry Out Loud is the state’s only poetry recitation competition for high school students. Students compete at the school, district, and state levels before going to the national stage in Washington, D.C. As the state champion, he has the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., where he will represent Arkansas in the National Poetry Out Loud competition between April 30 and May 2. He could earn up to $20,000. Leah Stallcup, a sophomore at Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, earned the alternative champion title during the Arkansas Poetry Out Loud event. Stallcup, of Fayetteville, came to ASMSA to further her education and develop her passions. She aspires to become a veterinarian and enjoys studying chemistry and biology. She loves poetry, writing, and making music. As the state alternate, Stallcup earned a $300 cash stipend for ASMA to purchase poetry materials. Arkansas Poetry Out Loud, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, and the Arkansas Arts Council, is a free poetry program for high school students. The program encourages the nation’s youth to learn about poetry through memorization and recitation and helps students build self-confidence, develop public speaking skills, and learn literary history. For more information about the program, email [email protected] or visit www. arkansasarts.org. ASMSA Student Competes in Arts Council’s Poetry Out Loud Tucker Dowler and Leah Stallcup.

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 14 Fundraising can sometimes be a tall task, but on October 20 and 21, Jackson House is taking fundraising to new heights with “Over the Edge” an innovative rappelling event in downtown Hot Springs. The event will see 92 thrill-seeking participants rappel 4 stories. Each participant must raise a minimum of $1,000 in 100% tax-deductible donations for Jackson House. “Training and rappelling take about 2 hours but you will want to stay longer in the Court Street Family Zone with various school spirit groups performing and lots of fun planned”. “We are so excited to launch the second annual ‘Over The Edge for Jackson House’,” stated Tammy Jones, Assistant Director of JH. “We look forward to this annual fun time in our gorgeous downtown benefitting those we serve in our community,” Jones continued. The event is open to all ages. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian, and all participants must be within the 100 to 300-pound required weight range. For questions about special accommodations or participants with special needs, severe health complications, allergies, or more, please email [email protected]. Over The Edge is a special events company that provides signature events for non-profit organizations across Canada and the U.S. Over The Edge and their team of Certified Rope Access Technicians have helped raise over $100 Million with non-profit partners, hosted over 1,000 rappelling events, and maintained a spotless safety record through their 10 years in operation. Register today or sign up to volunteer at www.jacksonhouse.org, or call 501-623-4048. Fundraising Ain’t For Chickens! Or Is It? One chicken who shall remain nameless and Tammy Jones and Hannah Mills - who made the jump last year, are preparing for the 2024 Over the Edge.

Film Festival pg 1 The 9th Annual Hot Springs International Women’s Film Festival takes center stage May 10-12, 2024, at the historic Malco Theatre. This exciting event celebrates women in film, showcasing diverse narratives, from gripping documentaries to laugh-out-loud comedies. The festival promises a captivating lineup, including features with stellar performances by renowned actresses like Jacqueline Bisset, Jane Seymour, and Mira Sorvino. Each film is meticulously chosen for its impactful storytelling, promising to engage and inspire audiences. FILM GUIDE Presented by the Hot Springs Arts & Film Institute May 10-12, 2024 at the Malco Theatre For the complete film schedule and discounted tickets, visit https://hotspringswomensfilmfestival.com/

ARKANSAS MADE FILMS 6:00 PM | Stages | RT 00:08:40 “Stages is a film about finding my voice and growing from the shy kid that was afraid to be heard to gaining the confidence to get up on stage in front of thousands and conquering my worst fear.” Ciara Jade Stephens. A student film from Hot Springs, Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts. 6:10 PM | The Future of Couples Therapy | RT 00:07:21 A therapist uses an unusual couples counseling strategy with surprising results. 6:18 PM | The Arkansas Maternal Health Community Hackathon RT 00:11:10 The Arkansas Maternal Health Community Hackathon aims to start conversations, build connections, and develop community-led solutions to address the maternal health crisis in Arkansas. 6:30 PM | The Space Between | U.S. | RT 00:18:40 Two siblings grapple with the harsh realities of their brother’s terminal illness, accepting who he has become while mourning who he once was. 6:50 PM | All Units | RT *00:28:02 A married couple find themselves at odds over their roles at the latest protest. 7:20 PM | Uneven Ground: The Melissa Witt Story | RT 00:48:00 Determined to find answers, LaDonna Humphrey and her team uncover case files, interview witnesses, potential suspects, and work alongside retired detectives to find justice. INTERNATIONAL FILMS 8:10 PM | FORKED | RT 01:29:50 Festival Finalist. The film follows award-winning celebrity chef Susan Feniger on her first solo restaurant, her passionate struggle & quest to bring global street food under one roof in the form of a new LA restaurant. Shot by her longtime filmmaker partner, it’s a story about starting over and about not IF one fails… but HOW. 9:40 PM | And You Are...? | RT 00:18:17 | Festival Finalist A most unlikely of buddy films. Lynn, a grandmother suffering from Alzheimer’s only has the past to prove she exists. Her grandson Max, desperately wants to erase his past as it never proved his true existence. A film by Alicia Coppola with Emmy and multiple Golden Globe Award winner Jane Seymour, and Zach Barack credited as the first openly transgender actor in a Marvel film, including music from Melissa Etheridge. 10:00 PM | Beyond Normal | RT 00:28:00 Beyond Normal chronicles the journey of professional surfer Becca Speak as she fights her way back to the water after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The film is an intimate portrait of self-discovery and a vulnerable look into the gravity of the injury. 10:30 PM | Legacy in the Making: The Bluebird Café | RT 00:06:52 When a Nashville restaurant owner had the radical idea of inviting songwriters to perform in her intimate cafe, she created a magical listening room where new musical stars are still discovered nightly. By spotlighting gifted songwriters, The Bluebird Café is now renowned as a showcase for exceptional songwriters established and new. 10:40 PM | Agatha Christie - The Queen of Crime | RT 00:52:00 Approaches its legendary protagonist in a very personal way: with the help of films and photos from the private archive of Agatha Christie, some of which she photographed and developed herself. Janet Morgen, Agatha Christie’s only authorised biographer and Agatha Christie expert Dr. John Curran tell of the most important stations in Agatha Christie’s eventful life. 11:35 PM | True Believers | RT 00:18:08 One Journalist’s Eyewitness Account Of the Attack On Democracy. This firsthand account of the two months after Trump lost the 2020 election, covering rallies leading up to the January 6th Capitol insurrection, and the events of that day. This film documents the rise of right-wing extremism and white supremacy since Charlottesville and the radicalization of the Proud Boys and how Trump delivered the mob of ‘true believers’ to storm the Capitol. 12:05 AM | Maya | RT 01:43:20 15-year-old Maya is being raised in a household stricken by her father’s abandonment. When Maya is followed on social media by a seemingly nice guy named Ray, she begins to chat with him about her chaotic life. Ray eventually encourages Maya to run away with him. Maya begins to realize he has another agenda when he starts using her to make money. FILM SCHEDULE Born from a response to inequality in the industry, the festival is organized with a mix of passion and purpose by filmmakers, volunteers, and the devoted members of “Women in Film of Arkansas.” The 9th Annual Hot Springs International Women’s Film Festival is more than an event; it’s a rallying cry for change, a call to action for those who champion the role of women in cinema. Join us in this cinematic celebration and witness the power of storytelling through the lens of women in film. FRIDAY MAY 10 DAY SCHEDULE; 5:00 PM - Filmmaker Meet & Greet at the Malco’s Bar 5:50 PM - Keynote Women in Film Arkansas 6:00 PM - Arkansas Made Films 8:10 PM - International Films Learn more about the Hot Springs International Women’s Film Festival at www.hotspringswomensfilmfestival.com

DAY TWO FILM SCHEDULE 11:10 AM | Belly Encounters | U.S. | RT 00:12:28 Cecelia is pregnant and she just needs to get some groceries, but impertinent, “well-meaning” strangers can’t seem to stop themselves from riling her up. Can she keep her cool this time, or will sparks fly? This satire pokes fun at the almost universal experience of what it is to face public scrutiny. 11:25 AM | The Purple Glasses | U.S. | RT 00:14:54 Set in the late 80s during middle school, The Purple Glasses explores the fun and newfound freedom that this age brings along with the emotions of it all. 11:40 AM | Until the Last Drop | Poland | RT 01:09:00 A film about rivers and people, their relationship, and interconnectedness. The documentary exposes the global cost and consequences of the destruction of nature in the name of progress. Rivers have been especially badly hit. The film reveals how irresponsible and ill-considered human activity makes us one of the leading causes of the freshwater crisis. 12:50 PM | X Trillion | UK | RT 01:10:43 14 Women, 3000 Miles, X Trillion Pieces Of Plastic. A journey that promises to change not only the women’s lives but the very future of our planet. It’s a story of adventure, discovery, science, and solidarity. 2:01 PM | Gloria’s Birthday | U.S. | RT 00:07:35 Joanie, a feisty senior, regales her friends about past events from her youth, but cannot recall her sister Gloria’s recent death. 2:10 PM | Little Hurts | RT 00:10:30 An errand at the dry cleaners unleashes a free-for-all of fat-shaming, body image demons, and family dieting obsessions. 2:22 PM | Jailhouse To Milhouse U.S. | RT 01:07:00 This is the courageous journey of Pamela Hayden, voice of the plucky, resilient Milhouse on The Simpsons. After surviving an abusive boarding school and juvenile jail, as well as other setbacks, Pamela now speaks to teen girls about overcoming obstacles and turning their dreams into reality. 3:30 PM | First Refusal | U.S. | RT 00:07:45 In the surreal world of First Refusal, we follow the emotional journey of a young girl who grapples with grief, forced to confront the pain of loss head-on. First Refusal takes us on a journey that confronts the natural impermanence of life. 4:15 PM | Thundercraft | U.S. | RT 00:01:04 A seasoned artificer is going through a creative block, that is until nature gives inspiration. | RT 00:01:04 4:17 PM | Will You Remember Me? | U.S. | RT 00:12:40 Colleen Cove has been caring for people with Alzheimer’s all her life. Deeply emotional film, Colleen reflects on her uniquely intimate relationship with death, while Lucille a 100-year-old opera singer shares her gift with the world for the last time. 4:30 PM | What No One Knows | UK | RT 02:04:00 A first-time filmmaker and Cannes Film Festival winner for Best Indie Feature and Best Debut Actress. Oriyomi, an orphan, and Ifelolu, an only child since her brother’s death from an undisclosed disease, have been inseparable since their teens; but their friendship is torn apart by the fallout from a secret decision they make as adults. A vicious court battle ensues amidst accusations of gross betrayal. 6:35 PM | Two One Two | CAN | RT 00:04:10 Two One Two, award-winning filmmaker Shira Avni, combines shimmering clay-on-glass animation with personal archives in this deeply intimate, experimental animated documentary love letter to motherhood, parenting. 6:40 PM | The Goat | Lebanon | RT 01:30:00 The Goat, Featuring Mira Sorvino and John Savage, award-winning feature that earned the blessing of the United Nations and the support of Unicef. Hadyia a pregnant elevenyear-old orphan escapes from her village after having been forced into marriage. She takes the road to freedom with her goat. The film explores complex themes of human nature, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the human soul. 8:10 PM | Loren & Rose | RT 01:22:00 Rose is a legendary actress trying to revive her career. Loren is a promising filmmaker. Over the course of their many encounters, a deep friendship evolves as their love of art, understanding of grief, and faith in life’s potential guide them through personal and creative transformations. The film stars Jacqueline Bisset and Kelly Blatz with a chemistry that is at once authentic and intoxicating. 9:50 PM | Wild Genius | RT 01:12:00 Wild Genius portrays the exceptional life, career, and mental health challenges of living legend Robert Trivers, the evolutionary biologist TIME magazine named as one of the greatest scientists of the 20th Century. The film is an invitation to transform our understanding of life itself. We have the cognitive tools to know ourselves better and, by extension, to make a better world. From award-winning filmmaker Susan Kucera. 11:05 PM | Roommates | RT 00:09:29 After completing lengthy prison terms (for murder & arson, respectively), two women forge a strong bond within a nursing home catering to the formerly incarcerated. 11:15 PM | The Curtain | CAN | RT 00:15:11 Mother-daughter tensions bind one generation to the next in a seedy motel room where Beatrice, 50, is confronted with her own mortality. She revisits an old haunt from her childhood to reconcile herself with those she loves, evoking the memory of her mother following a mastectomy. SATURDAY MAY 11 DAY SCHEDULE; 11:00 AM - Introduction 11:10 AM - Films | Breaks at 3:40 PM & 9:35 PM 11:30 PM - Filmmaker After Party at the Malco’s Bar Learn more about the Hot Springs International Women’s Film Festival at www.hotspringswomensfilmfestival.com

DAY THREE FILM SCHEDULE 11:10 AM | Broken Eyes | U.S. | RT 01:28:11 When Lasik eye surgery destroys a filmmaker’s vision, she decides to make a movie about it. What starts out as an attempt to hang onto her lifelong passion turns into a harrowing investigation into a multibillion-dollar industry and the discovery of an underground network of thousands of patients permanently scarred by Lasik. 12:40 PM | The One With Hope NIGERIA | Poland | RT 01:04:00 A courage-affirming documentary about Anja Ringgren, a Danish aid worker and the founder of Land of Hope, an organization leading in the fight against witchcraft accusations in Nigeria. The film captures the true cost of being a humanitarian. We get to see what the reality beyond the catchy headlines looks like. 1:45 PM | Seize the Summit | UAE | RT 01:15:00 A story of four young people’s thrilling journey to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Shaqayeq, Adnan, Safa, and Tania are not ordinary adventurers, they are all survivors of war from different countries. What brought them together to take on Kilimanjaro was a profound desire to stand against war and have the world hear their messages. But as they are forced to push their limits, the mountain reveals a unique lesson to each of them. From first-time filmmakers Arwa Damon & Binnur Karaevil. 3:00 PM | UnBroken | U.S. | RT 01:36:00 UnBroken chronicles how the seven Weber siblings, ages 6-18, evaded certain capture and death and ultimately escaped Nazi Germany using their own cunning instincts. Filmmaker Beth Lane, daughter of the youngest Weber sibling, embarks on a quest to retrace their steps seeking answers to long-held questions about her family’s survival. 4:50 PM | Stories for my Children’s Children: Lessons from the Holocaust | U.S. | RT 01:01:35 Her parents were Holocaust survivors. Her mother, a young woman at the time, and her family of five hid in a barn for two years as the Nazis took over Poland. Only the family who owned the farm were willing to take the risk of hiding a Jewish family from the Nazis. Discovery would surely get them all killed. 5:53 PM | American Pot Story: Oaksterdam U.S. | RT 01:34:56 It all happened at Oaksterdam University in Oakland, CA - a magical place where cannabis history was made. It’s easy to forget how many millions of people unjustly suffered and still suffer because of the American drug policy. The film is from first-time filmmakers Ravit Markus and Dan Katzir and is winner of the Audience Award at the Slamdance 2023 film festival. 7:30 PM | On These Grounds | RT 01:41:30 A video goes viral, showing a white police officer in South Carolina pull a Black teenager from her school desk & throw her across the floor. Healer-Activist Vivian Anderson uproots her life in New York City to move to South Carolina to support the girl and dismantle the system behind the assault at Spring Valley including facing the police officer. 9:30 PM AWARDS CEREMONY DAY SCHEDULE; 11:00 AM - Inroduction 11:10 AM - Films | Breaks at 4:35 PM & 8:45 PM 9:30 PM - Film Festival Awards and Wrap Party SUNDAY MAY 12 Learn more about the Hot Springs International Women’s Film Festival at www.hotspringswomensfilmfestival.com Located at the Historic Malco Theater, 817 Central Avenue in Downtown Hot Springs

19 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 The Happy Hollow is a locallyowned hotel located close to the bustle of shopping and dining in downtown while tucked away in the forests of the Hot Springs National Park. Found at 231 Fountain Street, directly off Central Avenue, The Happy Hollow offers free parking for guests and is proudly petfriendly without fees or restrictions. Guests say it best. Here are some of the recent reviews highlighting how The Happy Hollow shines: – “Happy Hollow is such a quaint little hotel. I had noticed it before when staying in Hot Springs and I saw that they had a room this trip and booked it. It’s a perfect little room for singles or a couple. Will definitely stay there again as the location to downtown and the bathhouses was amazing!” - James via Expedia on 3/18/24 How close is the Happy Hollow? • National Park Hiking Trails (Fountain Trail is literally across the street) • Happy Hollow Cold Spring 400 feet • Grand Promenade Entrance 500 feet • Downtown shopping and dining 1,500 feet • Bathhouse Row 2,000 feet Mention seeing this in The Springs Magazine for a 10% discount on your next visit. Visit www.happyhollowhotsprings.com or call 501-321-2230 to book your stay. The Happy Hollow in Downtown Happy Hollow is located in the heart of downtown Hot Springs. Raise a Glass for Great Rewards! Make happy hour even happier with the new Arkansas Craft Beverage Passport. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to discounts and rewards with every check-in at participating breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Each check-in earns you an entry into the monthly drawing for a $100 gift card. Cheers to that! 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 earn additional points More details about the Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass and sign-up information can be found at www.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.” Earn Rewards With Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately.

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 20 The Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF), and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) will host a very special screening of Sugarcane, a documentary about how the investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve. The screening is in collaboration with the Modern Native Art exhibit taking place at the AMFA closing May 26, 2024. The screening will be held on May 22, 2024, in the Performing Arts Theater at AMFA. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 6:30 PM. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children/seniors and tickets can be purchased there. ACS Executive Director Kathryn Tucker believes Sugarcane is an important film to be showcased. “ACS loves collaborative events like this one that bring different film + art-loving communities together. We wanted to partner with AMFA to help shine a light on their beautiful Native Art exhibit ending this month. HSDFF brought this impactful film to our attention and it felt like a perfect fit,” Tucker said. “The stories of atrocities perpetrated upon Indigenous communities are tragic and sadly abundant. Films like Sugarcane unveil hard truths and can allow communities to start hard conversations to hopefully spark change through better awareness.” Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Executive Director Ken Jacobson said, “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Arkansas Cinema Society and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts on this special screening of Sugarcane in association with the museum’s illuminating exhibit on Modern Native Art.” Jacobson said: “Like the exhibit itself, Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie’s extraordinary new documentary demonstrates the power of imagery and narrative to reflect on critical issues of contemporary Native identity, place, history, culture, and resistance. We are extremely thankful to our partners, as well as to the film’s distributor, National Geographic Documentary Films, and the filmmakers themselves for their collaboration in putting together such a timely and impactful event.” Sugarcane Synopsis: A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life - Sugarcane, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie - is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning. Set amidst a ground-breaking investigation into abuse and death at an Indian residential school, the film empowers participants to break cycles of intergenerational trauma by bearing witness to painful, long-ignored truths – and the love that endures within their families despite the revelation of genocide. In 2021, evidence of unmarked graves near an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church in Canada sparked a national outcry about the forced separation, assimilation, and abuse many children experienced at this network of segregated boarding schools designed to slowly destroy the culture and social fabric of Indigenous communities. When Kassie — a journalist and filmmaker — asked her old friend and colleague, NoiseCat, to direct a film documenting the Williams Lake First Nation investigation of St Joseph’s Mission, she never imagined just how close this story was to his own family. As the investigation continued, Emily and Julian traveled back to the rivers, forests, and mountains of his homelands to hear the stories of survivors. During production, Julian’s own story became an integral part of this beautiful multi-stranded portrait of a community. By offering space, time, and profound empathy the directors unearthed what was hidden. Kassie and NoiseCat encountered both the extraordinary pain these individuals had to suppress as a tool for survival and the unique beauty of a group of people finding the strength to persevere. About the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Each year, with the help of a small staff and over 100 dedicated volunteers, the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival attracts thousands of visitors to this extraordinary 9-day event in scenic Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Now approaching its 33rd year as the longest-running documentary film festival in North America, the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival remains a prominent champion of the documentary film genre. The 2024 edition of the festival takes place on October 18-26. Find more information about HSDFF at www.hsdfi.org. About the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Founded in 1937, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts is the largest cultural institution of its kind in the state, offering a unique blend of visual, educational, and performing arts experiences. AMFA is committed to featuring diverse media and artistic perspectives within its permanent collection as well as through rotating temporary exhibitions. AMFA’s international collection spans eight centuries, with strengths in works on paper, and includes notable holdings from the United States and Europe. With a vibrant mix of ideas, cultures, people, and places, the museum extends its commitment to artistic diversity through the innovative Windgate Art School, a dynamic children’s theatre and performing arts program, and community-focused educational programs for all ages. Located in Little Rock’s oldest urban green space, MacArthur Park, AMFA’s landmark building and grounds are designed by Studio Gang and SCAPE, in collaboration with Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects. Visit www. arkmfa.org. About Arkansas Cinema Society Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS) is a non-profit committed to building a film community in Arkansas where film lovers can watch films, share ideas, connect with each other, and nurture the new and existing film talent within our state through increased exposure to filmmakers and their art. Memberships are available to the public at large who may wish to dive into educational videos, member-only discounts, and more. Those interested in supporting ACS can visit their website at www. arkansascinemasociety.org. In a collaboration with the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, the Arkansas Cinema Society, and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, the documentary film “Sugarcane” will screen on May 22, in Little Rock. A Special Screening of the Documentary Film “Sugarcane” Will Be Held at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art The City of Hot Springs Compost Facility has an overabundance of wood materials. The Compost Facility is waiving the wood material loading fee until the end of August 2024. The wood materials covered include wood grindings and oversized wood grindings. The loading fee for compost or leaf mulch is not included in this giveaway. For more information, call the City of Hot Springs Compost Facility, 318 Davidson Drive, at 501-262-3572 or visit www.cityhs.net/compost. Loading is available Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Compost Facility Offers Free Loading on Wood Materials

21 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 By Erin Wood Daughters of Chaos, the debut novel from short fiction writer Jen Fawkes, is forthcoming from Abrams Books on July 9, 2024. “In Daughters of Chaos, women can radically alter their bodies – transform into animals or monsters – and the perils of childbirth, not to mention motherhood, permeate the novel’s pages,” says Fawkes. “In our precarious, polarized present, this alternate history defends the sanctity of bodily autonomy while celebrating the ancient, unruly power of the female.” Fawkes is also the author of two previous short story collections, Tales the Devil Told Me and Mannequin and Wife. Daughters of Chaos is an epic novel that features Civil War-Era Nashville’s “Public Women,” an age-old secret society, and the earth-shaking power of the female. In 1862, after a tragedy at home, 22-year-old Sylvie Swift parts ways with her brother to trace the origins of an enigmatic playscript that’s landed on their doorstep. It leads her to Nashville, bustling with soldiers, saboteurs, partisans, powerful men – and powerful women. Sylvie translates the playscript by day, but at night, she acts as a Union spy. Both endeavors acquaint her with a sisterhood whose members possess potentially monstrous powers. Sylvie soon becomes entangled in the Cult of Chaos, a feminist society steadfast in its ancient mission to eradicate the violence of men. Inspired by Aristophanes’ Lysistrata and the true story of Nashville’s attempt to exile its prostitutes during the Civil War, Daughters of Chaos weaves together “found” texts, fabulism, and queer themes to question familiar notions of history and family, warfare, and power. Preorder (or order) your signed copies from WordsWorth Books in Little Rock or preorder from Bookshop. Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in Little Rock. She owns and runs 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). Daughters of Chaos by Jen Fawkes The Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild is ready for a Lakeside Beach Party at the Balboa Pavilion, on Thursday, May 30. The $30 ticket provides dinner and entertainment. Happy Hour and entertainment by Marcus Suggs start at 5:00 PM. Dinner is catered by Melinda's and will be at 5:30 PM. The party is BYOB, or beer and wine will be available. Funds from this event will assist the HS/HSV Symphony Guild in providing and advancing music education for students in the greater Hot Springs Area. The evening will offer a wine pull and raffle prizes. Tickets are $30 per person and attendance is limited. Tickets are available at www.hotspringsvillage.thundertix.com/events/227403. Beach Party With the Symphony Guild

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23 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 Eclipse from the Edges: Ages 5, 50 and 98 Thank you to the families of Ava and Jake for allowing me to interview them. I would like to thank both Ava Lynn Bryant, age 5, and Jake Myers, age 96, for allowing me to gather short oral histories from them. Stuck squarely in middle age, I wondered during my own viewing of the recent eclipse what that same event might look like to me had I been in kindergarten, witnessing something so big for the first time. And, too, I wondered what else I might see between now and the end of life, which took me to the oldest viewer I could find. By Alana Pierce I saw the eclipse just in time. Other Ouachita Ave merchants and employees, outfitted in cardboard glasses, twisted toward the sun which wavered on kissing the moon just above my shop. We weren’t tourists, but we took just enough time to stand in the empty avenue together watching the two orbs glide across each other seamlessly. Distant shouts echoed between buildings. Cheers and awe, a serene silence never heard downtown, then came a final boisterous applause—the entire city stirring again from the eclipse that had transfixed us. I wondered what my stepfather would have thought about all of this. “If I can’t see it at the end of a telescope or under a microscope, I question its very existence.” A devout atheist, my stepfather infuriated me; I could not wrap my 8-year-old brain around his worship of science. As I pen this on my 50th birthday, almost 15 years after his passing, I wish I’d been easier on him. Where I saw beauty in Sunday school and the Heavenly Highway Hymnal, he found it in between the stars. I’ve thought about him quite a bit since witnessing the eclipse. He didn’t believe in Heaven. He told me just to keep looking out there and I’d catch glimpses of him bouncing from one planet to the next. I can say this: space—at least as he described it to me on those cool nights by the telescope in the early 1980s—can’t be the worst of possible Heavens. As to whether or not I’ll be around the next eclipse, who knows? I’m glad I witnessed this one. What did you learn about the eclipse before you saw it? “I learned about the eclipse at school. If you don’t wear your glasses it will make you go blind!” When you wore your glasses, what do you remember seeing? “I saw Mars and Jupiter! And then I saw the moon and the sun.” But how could you see planets in the middle of the day? “Because I saw… because the planets come out when the moon comes out and I saw a lot of planets.” Give me some words to describe what you felt like during the eclipse? “I felt warm and it was 70…no no… it was 67 degrees Fahrenheit. But then it was hot.” What would you say to a little kid who has never seen an eclipse? What should they know? “Okay. So I’d say ‘Would you like to see the eclipse?’ And then I would tell them they should go to someone’s house. I went to Denise [Little’s] house.” How old do you think you will be when you see the next eclipse? “Probably six. And my birthday is on June 5 so I will be six.” Ava, after this interview, I am going to interview someone really old. He is 96. What do you think he will say about the eclipse? “The same thing as me! And an interview is where you make a video and you talk about it and it goes to a newspaper.” (She later asked me to make sure the 96-year-old understands what interviews are.) Interview with kindergartner Ava Lynn Bryant, age 5 Park Magnet Interview with Atrium resident Jake Myers, age 96 WWII veteran & Baton Rouge native You saw the eclipse from here, with others in assisted living. Tell me your thoughts: “Well, it was just…just interesting. You know, at that distance the sun looks small but you realize how much larger it is than Earth and the moon.” Mr. Myers, I asked a five-year-old what you might say about seeing the eclipse. If you were five years old today seeing it, what might have gone through your mind? “So, I would have wondered how they knew it was going to happen. How and where, how they could map it? How many years ahead of time do they know exactly where the sun is going? (He later asked to see a photo of Ava, the five-yearold interviewed above.) Is there any other event like this in your lifetime that gave you a similar feeling of awe? Personally, I recall Halley’s Comet. What happened in your lifetime that compares to the eclipse? “Well, my brother was the first one in the family to fly completely around the earth. He was in one of those bombers that the military produced. He was one of the engineers and he flew around [measuring] how much fuel was left in this tank or that...it was just remarkable.” From the author’s diary April 22, 2024, age 50 Captain Alana Pierce is a 19-year veteran on her hometown fire department, the NLRFD. She has resided in Hot Springs since 1991. Her love for Hot Springs history stems from the stories told by her step-aunt, Inez Cline. Writing under pen names, Pierce has been published over 200 times and is a three-time Pushcart Prize nominee. Aiyana Sultan, co-manager of RetroFit, was among Sidetown workers who witnessed the eclipse from Ouachita Ave. Employees of SQZBX Pizza take a break to view the eclipse.

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 24 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 Lazyone of Hot Springs High quality pajamas for family & pets Ouachita Bar & Grill Burgers & BBQ Cafe Kahlo Mexican Breakfast & brunch Destiny’s Bake Shop Breakfast, lunch, desserts, cakes 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 Visitor 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, & more 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 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 PARKI N G 128 Exchange St Parking Deck PAI D PARKI N G 2 HR Meters on Central Ave STEINHAUS KELLER 100 Block Central Ave DOWNTOWNER JUSTUS ART GALLERY 900 Block Central Ave HOTEL HALE

25 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 Ignite Your Pastime at Churchill’s Fine Cigars in Hot Springs Would a church make a good home to live in? That is what a local resident is going to find out. The first order of business is to find new homes for the forty pews that have been in the church since it was built in 1928. Here is a unique opportunity to own a piece of Hot Springs history! They are selling 100-year-old solid oak pews to make room for renovations. These pews have spent their lives being loved by generations of Hot Springs residents, and now, they can be yours. They are solid oak and in excellent condition. They were refinished in the mid-1970s, and the craftsmanship is remarkable. They have maroon cushions, and are available in 11’ and 9’ lengths. This kind of heavy-duty quality is hard to find especially with old-growth grain. Only $250 each. The sellers will consider trading for licensed renovation work. Call 501-547-0845 to see them in person. Pews, You Say? They Have a Few! These solid oak pews were refinished in the mid-1970s and are in excellent condition. For a truly unbeatable cigar experience, look no further than Churchill's Fine Cigars. Celebrating 17 years in business in Hot Springs, Churchill's boasts the largest walkin humidor in Hot Springs, ensuring a perfectly preserved selection of premium, hand-rolled cigars. Their knowledgeable staff provides a full-service shopping experience, helping you find the perfect smoke for your taste. Plus, they offer a complete line of accouterments – lighters, cutters, pipes, pipe tobacco, and more – to elevate your enjoyment. Unwind and savor your cigar in their comfortable smoking lounge, creating a memorable experience for you and your friends. Find fine cigar brands including Padron, Liga, Montecristo, Cohiba, Cuban Stock, Arturo Fuente, LFD, Davidoff, Rojas, Leaf by Oscar, AVO, ACID, Romeo Y Julieta, Opus X, and more. Churchill's has had the pleasure of hosting a visit and enjoying a cigar with Winston Churchill's great-grandson, Jonathan Sandy. Located at 633 East Grand Avenue in Hot Springs, Churchill’s has plenty of parking and is conveniently located near Historic Downtown. Seasonal - call for hours 501-623-2866. Churchill’s is easy to find and just a few minutes from Downtown Hot Springs.

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 26 Master Gardeners: Artemisia: Yay or Nay? By Leigh Ann Hicks Artemisia is an aromatic plant with feathery silver-blue-gray foliage. It gives the eye a resting spot when surrounded by colorful blossoms and provides interesting contrast. Its soft leaves can be used in fresh herbal arrangements or wreaths. There are many species of artemisia. Common names include mugwort, wormwood, and sagebrush. Tarragon is a species of artemisia beloved by French chefs that may be in your herb garden. Artemisia’s varied characteristics have been known to cause division among gardeners. Some mugwort species repel fleas and moths, while others have been brewed as a remedy for hangovers. And the species artemisia absinthian is used to make absinthe, a potent spirit that may CAUSE a hangover. However, artemisia can cause division among gardeners: it makes some gardeners grin but others grumble! Yay: - easy to grow - low water needs - not too picky about soil - does well in high humidity areas (hello, Arkansas!) - lovely fragrance - deer don’t like it - foliage provides interesting texture and contrast in garden beds Nay: - can be invasive - let’s be honest: can be VERY invasive! - may cause allergy symptoms when it releases pollen in late summer As for me, I say “Yay!” I love a plant that’s easy to grow. Another Master Gardener gifted me some last spring and it immediately took off. The crazy late frosts didn’t affect it the least bit. But, yes, it has spread some, but the outliers are easy to pluck away. (Let me know if you want some!) What say you? Leigh Ann Hicks, a Garland County Master Gardener, 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, call 501-623-6841 or email [email protected].

27 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 More Fun, Flowers, and now Art Themed, the Arkansas Lavender Festival (ALF) will take place Friday – Sunday, June 14 – 16, at its home location at Lake Banoe Lavender Farm, located 20 minutes west of Hot Springs, on Highway 70 just past Bonnerdale. This year’s new connection to the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance includes 10 booths specifically for artists, creating a wonderful addition to many other vendors and exhibitors. All the music, food, and vendor booths are located Lakeside on the banks of beautiful Lake Banoe. “There’s not a Lavender Festival like this within 500 miles,” reports Denny Nooner, festival producer and owner of the Lake Banoe Lavender Farm. “The ALF is a celebration of local culture, arts, and crafts – and this year it is uniquely located on the banks of our private lake. It’s the most dramatic and beautiful location for any festival.” Two new expanded features include the acres of Sunflowers, creating the perfect backdrop for photos and the opportunity to pick your own. And Lake Banoe offers R.V. camping sites – both boondocking and selected sites that include hook-ups. Folks can stay all week or just for the weekend and enjoy the farm. Also new with extended evening hours on Friday and Saturday, the festival will feature Jazz and Blues groups. Local groups performing will be Arkansas’s own Chad Marshall Band, and Don and Richard – straight from New Orleans. The farm is located at 2723 Hwy. 70, Glenwood, AR, 71943. To reserve a booth or campsite, or for more information call 870-828-9413, or visit LakeBanoe.com, ArkansasLavenderFestival.com. To learn about their homegrown lavender products visit LakeBanoeBotanicals.com. Save the Date for the Arkansas Lavender Festival Look for a great selection of lavender products from Lake Banoe Botanicals. Hot Springs Jeep Fest is a three-day, fun-filled family event for all Jeep and outdoor enthusiasts, held Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5. Live Music, food, and giveaways Friday Night. Saturday is loaded with fun options including a Poker Run, Jeep Show & Jeep Parade in Downtown Hot Springs. Sunday is reserved for several different Trail Ride options. Plan to attend at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Avenue. Proceeds benefit Tri-lakes CASA, a nonprofit organization that advocates in court for foster children in Garland, Hot Spring, and Grant Counties. Register today at HotSpringsJeepFest.com. Hot Springs Jeep Fest Jeep Fest fun includes trail rides, a Jeep show, a Poker run, and a Jeep Parade.

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 28 By Alison Crane Someone once told me that her job was to worry and that she had to worry in order to be a good parent. I respectfully disagreed and have thought about her statement ever since. There have been times that were harder than others not to worry but generally, I have tried to be a problem solver instead of a worrier. Worry focuses on a future that has not actually happened. As a negative thought process, it anticipates all of the possible problems that could happen, but worry does not plan what to do about them. When we spend our time worrying about all of the worst-case scenarios, we are actually participating in a passive activity that does not accomplish anything (except potentially raising our blood pressure). On the other hand, problem-solving is active. Problem-solving applies constructive thought to solving an actual problem at hand and involves being flexible and effective. Where worry limits, problem-solving is not restricted to one answer or action but can involve multiple solutions and outcomes. It is dynamic in how it supports creativity but also requires focused time to accomplish its purpose. Problem-solving applies these basic steps to accomplish a desired goal or outcome to a problem. Instead of worrying apply these basic steps to find a workable solution to your problem. 1. Identify the actual problem. 2. Think about possible solutions. 3. Examine the pros and cons of each solution. 4. Choose the best solution(s) to apply. 5. Set your plan into action. 6. Evaluate your results and repeat the process if needed. May is Mental Health Month, and choosing to be a problem solver instead of a worry wart can go a long way to improving your frame of mind and those around you. Visit our website to learn more about how stress impacts your health. Contact the Garland County Extension Service at 210 Woodbine St, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901, or call 501-623-6841 for educational programs and resources for improving your mental and physical health. 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. Worry Is Not Problem-Solving Where worry limits, problem-solving is not restricted to one answer or action but can involve multiple solutions and outcomes. Pamper yourself with long-lasting results without surgery and scarring using PDO Threads. A PDO abdominal lift involves inserting tiny, dissolvable threads into a superficial layer of the dermis and pulling them tight. The PDO threads grab onto the surrounding soft tissues, lifting and firming loose skin. This results in a more youthful look in the treated area. 30% off all PDO threads for May. PDO Threads can help: • Lift and shape the breasts • Tighten the abdomen and abdominal muscles • Remove unwanted fat • Firm loose skin in all body areas • Enhance body contours • Lift and tighten the face and neck With summer right around the corner, GLOW wants you to look and feel your very best. GLOW offers a variety of medical weight loss options including Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and Lipo-Mino-Mix. To learn more about these options and what is right for you, contact provider Lisa Arnold, RN-BSN, at 501-304-1185. Other services currently provided by GLOW include fillers, botox, dermaplane, Procell stem cell treatments, coolifting hyaluronic facials, sclerotherapy, Elta MD products, and more. Primary provider, Lisa Arnold, RN-BSN, is a certified nurse injector with 7 years of experience in the aesthetics industry. Meet with Lisa one-on-one to discuss concerns, set goals, and get a personalized plan to help you GLOW! Self-care isn’t always easy. GLOW takes Cherry, an instant decision/no hard credit check payment plan, and offers flexible night and weekend appointments. GLOW is located at 823 Halbert Avenue, in Malvern, Arkansas. Visit www. glowarkansas.com or call 501-304-1185 to learn more and schedule an appointment. Regain your curves with a Mommy Makeover With summer right around the corner, GLOW wants you to look and feel your very best. When you drop something, which I seem to be doing a lot more of lately, your brain gets a chance to strut its stuff as the supercomputer it was designed to be. It takes into account the height the object was dropped from, along with its weight, density, and aerodynamic properties. It factors in windage and the surface the object was dropped onto. Was it tile, linoleum, wood floor, or carpet? Did it hit your foot and, if so, what kind of shoes were you wearing at the time are important variables as well. Calculations are done in a nanosecond and a read-out is sent to your eyes telling them what quadrant to look in and at what radius. The system has been in place since cavemen were dropping Clovis points, but lately, it’s been failing me. Last week I dropped an olive in the kitchen, and it has never been seen again. And this was a jumbo olive we’re talking about. After that, a watch battery, which was about the size of a dime, and a quarter, which is a good deal bigger than a dime, slipped through my fingers and are still listed as MIA. I went so far as to get down on all fours and use the flashlight feature on my phone to look for the battery. This is more than a simple glitch in the matrix. I believe we’re all through the looking glass now. David Malcolm Rose is a product of the 1960s and has never fully managed to leave that fabled decade behind. His books can be found on Amazon and his paintings are on display at the Artists’ Workshop Gallery. A Glitch in the Matrix? David Rose ponders the complex issue of glitches in the matrix.

29 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 By Peggy Lindsey May brings the beautiful celebration honoring our mothers. We ponder the nurturing given to us as a child and revere the woman who offered them to us. These early gifts helped us grow in healthy ways! Was that true for you? There are many among us who did not receive what they needed . . . the love, understanding, safety, and joy required to evolve and flourish into well-rounded individuals. Unfortunately, parents raise their children using the same habits and patterns they learned while growing up and then operate from a wounded space because of their own unprocessed emotions. It’s important to understand that parents can only raise their children from their own level of awareness. We can only give to others what we have practiced giving ourselves. So many people are seeking help for relationship problems, destructive habits, and overall feelings of low self-worth. Although these issues show up differently, they all stem from the same common denominator: conditioning since childhood. Maybe you think there is nothing good about glancing back at our formative years, but we have a unique opportunity to heal and consciously choose different behaviors as adults, regardless of what our past looks like. It’s called reparenting. Reparenting is the act of giving yourself what you didn’t receive as a child. Start off by asking yourself every day, “What can I give myself right now?” The answers will come! And it’s only the beginning. Want to learn more? Come join me on May 18th as we dive deeper! https:// www.onangelswingshealing.com/event-details/reparenting-the-child-within. 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 www.OnAngelsWingsHealing.com/. Reparenting the Child Within

The Springs Magazine • May 2024 • 30 Yoga: Benefits of Low Lunge Backbend Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Low Lunge Backbend Pose while enjoying the beauty of spring in Hot Springs National Park. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves We all know the adage, “April showers bring May flowers,” and if you have been out and about at all you have seen evidence of the earth blooming in the Spa City! Specifically, I have seen an abundance of azaleas, peonies, irises, trees showing off a multitude of colors, and the greening of the grass, shrubs, and trees. Spring has definitely sprung. New growth and transformation have occurred and along with that, the warm sunshine helps create enhanced energy. It is not hyperbole to say that every yoga posture brings about transformation in some aspect of body/mind/soul. But there are some specific benefits to taking a backbend from the low lunge position. Legs, knees, and ankles are strengthened. Abdominal organs are stimulated; hip flexors are stretched; lower back pain can be minimized. Backbends are especially energizing for the entire body. Spring often represents a time of deep cleaning, new beginnings, out with the old/in with the new, growth, and transformation. Take stock of what is going on in your body and in your life. What should you keep and what do you need to let go? Meditation and observation can be helpful tools in deciding, as can practicing yoga regularly. Our season of spring is usually short-lived, so don’t forget to notice the changes around you! Enjoy the beauty of the season. 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. When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the National Park, especially from her bicycle. Find more information about her studio and her schedule of classes at www.theyogaplacehs.com.

31 • The Springs Magazine • May 2024 Each King in Tarot is the masculine representation of his designated suit. Tarot: The Kings By Michelle Crandell Kings are self-assured, self-reliant, and authentic, representing masculine authority and power, someone important to the seeker or the seeker themself. Kings have been practicing adults for quite some time. They operate in the external world, seeking solutions outside themselves. Each King is the mature masculine representation of his designated suit. KING OF SWORDS IS visionary, objective, innovative, open-minded, focused, and strong-willed. A writer, lawyer, diplomat or philosopher, scientist or teacher by nature, he can cut through what he perceives as unnecessary or illogical. KING OF CUPS IS comfortable with emotional depth, accepting humanity as we really are. He can detach and contemplate emotions; yet is capable of loyalty and loving commitment. He might be a psychologist, psychiatrist, minister, primary care physician, profiler, or mortician. KING OF WANDS IS willing to take risks, comfortable being the center of attention, persuasive, extroverted, and political. Inspired and intuitive, he demonstrates masterful use of energy. He might be an entrepreneur, test pilot, Wall Street trader, evangelist, entertainer, Navy Seal, or ER doctor. KING OF PENTACLES IS adept at work, leading to prosperity and abundance in the material world. Creating security in the real world; health, objects, money, family, and a good reputation are his acquisitions. Practical, trustworthy, and perseverant, he is slow to change. He may be a manager, financier, real estate agent, craftsperson, or policeman. 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.