The Springs Magazine • July 2023 • 2 Gerri Much is a Hot Springs artist who is known for her colorful and whimsical paintings. Splitting her time between Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Sanibel Island, Florida, Much is a member of the Mid-Southern Watercolorists, along with the Sanibel-Captiva Art League of Florida, and the Barrier Island Group for the Arts in Southwest Florida. We were drawn to “Floral Feathers’” beauty and colors and felt in this month of patriotism, it would be a perfect representation of The Springs Magazine’s mission to celebrate the talent of our local artists while combining the beauty of nature and the celebration of our freedom. Dolores Justus, owner of Justus Fine Art Gallery in Hot Springs where Much’s work is shown, has been a longtime supporter of Much’s work and was instrumental in procuring the photo of the art. The cover layout was created by Richard Stephens, our graphic designer, and artist, who so brilliantly creates our covers each month. Stephens did a beautiful job of incorporating Much’s painting into the magazine’s overall design. Thanks to all who helped bring this beautiful piece of art to our readers. We hope you will enjoy it as “Much” as we do. Have a safe and Happy 4th of July from The Springs Magazine Team! About the Cover Photo . . . “Floral Feather” by Gerri Much
3 • The Springs Magazine • July 2023 By Erin Baber The Garland County Library was forever changed within three days in early June. On Thursday, June 8, the library’s newest branch was delivered - a brand new full-size bookmobile. And on Saturday, June 10, the Community Garden and Park, which I lovingly call “Garden County Library” was opened to the public. Both of these projects have been years in the making and have incurred their fair share of challenges and triumphs. Work began on the bookmobile in 2020 when a combination of federal grant money and community financial support came together to fully fund the bookmobile - thanks to generous donations from the Oaklawn Foundation, Millie Gore Lancaster and Maestro Wilson, and the Friends of the Garland County Library. Funding the bookmobile became the easiest part as the project saw delay after delay due to pandemic shortages and challenges. Finally, the bookmobile became a reality and the library’s Adult Services Department is excited to iron out all the details of the bookmobile’s services. Look for announcements coming soon about the bookmobile. The library officially broke ground on ‘Garden County Library’ in late 2022. The vacant lot between the library’s upper parking lot and the RIX Professional Building went through a complete revitalization and is now a greening park and upcoming community garden. Over a hundred library friends and neighbors gathered to witness the wildflower-ribbon cutting at the grand opening on June 10. Forty raised beds will be available to patrons to ‘check out’ during the fall planting season. Watch for more details to be announced. Learn more about the Garland County Library. Go to www.gclibrary.com, call 501-623-4161, or visit the library in-person at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs for more information about the library’s services and offerings. Erin Baber is Library Marketing Manager at the Garland County Library. Exciting New Library Services Coming Soon Adam Webb, Executive Director of GC Library, enjoys a peaceful moment in the beautiful new “Garden County Library.” Photo credit: Erin Baber
The Springs Magazine • July 2023 • 4 The 2023 free public Fourth of July Fireworks display over Lake Hamilton will be held Sunday, July 2. The fireworks start at dark on the east side of Highway 7 across from the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the first Highway 7 bridge. They are free and open to the public. The fireworks will be shot from barges in the middle of Lake Hamilton. They will be synchronized with music on radio station 97.5 FM US97 when fans watch the display. The Fourth of July fireworks display is one of three sponsored each year by Visit Hot Springs. The other two are on Memorial Day and Labor Day. For more information call Steve Arrison at 501-321-2207. Free Fourth of July Fireworks on the Lake July 2 A free public screening of the documentary film “Fastball,” narrated by actor Kevin Costner, and a baseball card show have been added to the schedule for the 2023 Hot Springs Baseball Weekend August 25 – 26 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. That’s in addition to the previously announced lineup of five Major League Baseball legends who will talk about baseball with fans and conduct panel discussions during the weekend. Four MLB Hall of Famers – Rollie Fingers, Wade Boggs, Rich (Goose) Gossage, and Steve Carlton – will join Al (The Mad Hungarian) Hrabosky for the panels and interactions with fans for the Sixth Annual Hot Springs Baseball Weekend. The “Fastball” documentary, which will be screened free for the public at 7 p.m. Friday, August 25, features legends Hank Aaron and Derek Jeter, with Kevin Costner narrating, in an exploration of the magic 396 milliseconds it takes a fastball to reach home plate from the pitcher’s hand. They and a large cast of other baseball greats decipher who threw the fastest pitch ever. The documentary examines the primal battle between the pitcher and batter, but the magic of the game arises from that confrontation, only 396 milliseconds in the making. The mysteries and memories of baseball's greatest heroes are revealed in the movie, featuring interviews with dozens of former players, from legendary Hall of Famers to up-and-coming All-Stars. “Fastball” is peppered with archival footage of baseball's greatest moments plus original high-speed footage and motion graphics that unlock the secrets hidden within a ball traveling over 100 miles an hour. While players, historians, and scientists might disagree on who was actually the fastest pitcher in history – and yes, the film does the physics and concludes with a clear verdict – “Fastball” tells the story of the game itself. For more information, call Steve Arrison at 501-321-2027, and visit Facebook: HotSpringsBaseballWeekend. “Fastball” Documentary & Baseball Card Show at Baseball Weekend August 25 - 26 Kevin Kostner narrates “Fastball,” a film that examines the primal battle between the pitcher and batter,
5 • The Springs Magazine • July 2023 The Creative Collective is a performing arts community, envisioned by Lanie Carlson. It is a hub where local artists with new perspectives can come together to create and perform their vision, inspired by the stories that have meaning to them. Each artist has unique talents to bring to their own projects and to support other artists in their visions. Ms. Carlson is a local actor, director, filmmaker with the Arts in Education Roster with the Arkansas Arts Council, and a Teaching Artist with Arkansas Learning Through the Arts (ALTTA). She explores the stories we share with our art as connection to ourselves, community, and culture. She is creating a community for celebrating, creating, sharing, and connecting our meaningful stories through the performing arts. The Creative Collective is presenting A Celebration of KACIE KOEN: 2 Ten Minute One Acts at Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Ave. on Fri., July 8 at 7 PM. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door, at https://square. link/u/Myr7dgMB, or scan this QR code. For more information about upcoming performances join Facebook: TheCreativeCollective. News From The Creative Collective - A Performing Arts Community Use the QR code to purchase tickets to the event. By David Rose As you may know, I attend the Unitarian Universalist Church out on Spring Street here in Hot Springs. We don’t have a preacher; we all just take turns. A woman recently took to the podium to talk about those faceless people in our lives. Waiters, shelf stockers, cashiers; the people who stood by us during the pandemic. “We should not forget them now,” she said. “Give them a kind word when they serve your meal or ring up your purchases.” A few days later I was self-checking in a large grocery store and had in my basket, among other things, a bottle of wine. I signaled the associate, a young man in his early twenties. He came over and checked the date of birth on my driver’s license. “1948,” he said. “I thought you were younger.” I was liking this kid already, and not just because of the flattery. His was a boring and methodical job and yet here he was trying to make a game out of it to keep his mind active. He was challenging himself to guess the age of every patron who called for his assistance. “Yes,” I said in an attempt to extend the conversation and connect with him as an individual. “Did you know that Orville Wright was still alive in 1948?” He looked puzzled for a few beats and then beamed. “Oh yeah, you mean the popcorn guy.” For all I know, the Wright Brothers have been canceled and are no longer taught in school, or maybe this kid was absent that day. I gave him the benefit of the doubt. David Malcolm Rose is back again, this time as a painter. His “Life in the Time of Corona” series will be showing at the Artist's Workshop Gallery on Central beginning with the July gallery walk. The Wright Stuff Artist and author, David Rose.
The Springs Magazine • July 2023 • 6 Low Key Arts is pleased to announce a free event, The Punk Rock Bedroom Party, to be held at the Pocket Theatre in conjunction with Gallery Walk on Friday, July 7. Doors will open at 6:00 P.M. Included is an exhibit of punk rock-related art, as well as live music. Artist/musician Robert “Bob Rob” Medina hails from San Diego and creates kinetic, vibrant artworks based on photos of classic punk bands and a personal history rooted in the culture. After decades living abroad, in such exotic places as Egypt, Ethiopia, and Abu Dhabi, Bob’s fascination with this musical subculture remains as strong as ever. Taking his art on the road for the first time, Bob’s “Punk Rock Bedroom” installation recreates his early-80s bedroom, replacing photocopied fliers with Bob’s own modern creations inspired by the wild urgency and creative explosion that was taking place in both music and his mind at that time. Little Rock’s Skull of the Americas will be on hand to prove that the culture is alive and well some forty years later. The Punk Rock Bedroom Party is free, all ages are welcome. A donation bar is available with 21+ ID. Pocket Theatre is located at 170 Ravine Street. For more information, visit Facebook: LowKeyArts, or the event page, Facebook Events: ThePunkRockBedroomParty. Join The Punk Rock Bedroom Party During Gallery Walk The Punk Rock Bedroom Party is free, all ages are welcome. The dynamic Arthur Duncan Quintet will thrill the audience at the 31st Hot Springs JazzFest on Saturday, September 2, in downtown Hot Springs on Broadway, under the “Skybridge.” Bring your dancing shoes because your toes will be tapping when Arthur hits the stage. As a former Stan Kenton jazz camp pianist, he keeps the crowd swaying and jumpin’ in their seats. Arthur has been a judge at many jazz festivals throughout the Midwest and he knows the audience wants the atmosphere alive with electrifying sounds that make the listener glad they came. The Hot Springs Jazz Society free JazzFest starts at noon on Broadway Avenue, under the Skybridge. Some seating is available on-site, however, lawn chairs are suggested. No coolers allowed. There will be food vendors, a beer tent, festival T-shirts, two stages, and more for your entertainment. Artists from Arkansas and the nation are scheduled for concerts including an additional intimate concert in the historic New Ohio Club with the Clyde Pound Trio on Thursday, August 31. For a full schedule or more information, visit HSJazzsociety.org, email [email protected], or call 501-627-2425. Dynamic Duncan Quintet Heads JazzFest The Arthur Duncan Quintet will headline Jazz Fest September 2.
JULY ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #407 Friday • JULY 7 • 5-9 PM • Visit HotSpringsArts.org for art news Start off July with a downtown stroll at Gallery Walk – Friday, July 7, 5-9 P.M. Visitors to the historic downtown district will “meet and greet” artists, and enjoy entertainment, refreshments, a huge selection of paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and much more! New artists and exhibits each month. Look for our Downtown, Uptown, and Sidetown Street Guides (in this issue) as handy guides to our lovely historic town. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Arkansas summer! AMERICAN ART GALLERY 724 Central • 501-624-0550 Featuring Jimmy Leach, Adam Hooker, Susan H Washington, and Valerie Hanks-Goetz’s horsetail pottery and pine needle baskets. Fine crafts by various artists. Southwest jewelry by Ernie Bolieu and various artists. Sculptures. Limited Edition prints. Mon-Sat, 10-5 PM. ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY 610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com Featured artists: Linda Gaeta & Moonokie McIntire. Featured Miniature Artists: Linda Shearer & Pati Trippel. Gaeta’s masks show the many sides of the people they represent. McIntire works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mosaics. Open 10–5. Sun, 12–5. Closed Tues. DESOTO ROCK & GIFT SHOP 626 Central Avenue You will find much more than rocks at DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop! Art, decor, jewelry, and gems and minerals from all over the world wait to greet you at Gallery Walk! Open 7 days. 10 AM-6 PM. EMERGENT ARTS 341A Whittington • 501-655-0836 • emergentarts.org Emergent Arts will take a summer hiatus from Gallery Walk as we will be busy with Summer Art Camp! If you’re interested in enrolling in Summer Art Camps, visit www.emergentarts.org. JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY 827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com Jul-Aug exhibits focus on the value and immediacy of artist studies. Featured are Emily Wood, John Lasater, Randall Good, Mark Blaney, Laura Raborn, Gary Simmons, Dolores Justus, and others. Reception at Gallery Walk 7/7. Hours 10 AM–5 PM, Wed-Sat, & by appointment. LOCAL ART ENTITY The Club House • 118 Arbor Street • theclubhouseHS.com Presenting Summer Poetry Nights from 5-9 PM at Gallery Walk Art Markets. JULY 7 & AUG 4. The market features a family crafting area. Register for Summer programs, workshops, art markets, and more. LOW KEY ARTS @ POCKET THEATRE 170 Ravine Street • LowKeyArts.org LKA presents a FREE exhibit of punk rock-related art, The Punk Rock Bedroom Party, to be held at Pocket Theatre, 170 Ravine Street, in conjunction with Gallery Walk on Friday, July 7, at 6:00 P.M. All ages are welcome. Live music. A donation bar is available with 21+ ID. WHITTINGTON GALLERY 307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214 Open for Gallery Walk 4–8 PM. Featuring over 50 local artists and The Traditional Art Guild’s Art of the Month.” Enjoy refreshments on the patio facing Hot Springs Creek and West Mountain. Closed MonTues-Wed. Open Thur–Sat: 10 AM-4 PM. Sun: Noon–4 PM. TRADITIONAL ART GUILD [email protected] Visit TAG’s Gallery at HS Airport. TAG is a place to network within the larger creative community. Attend their public meetings every 3rd Thursday. Facebook: Traditional Art Guild. Next meeting July 20, 9:30 AM-Noon at GCLibrary. 7 • The Springs Magazine • July 2023
The Springs Magazine • July 2023 • 8 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 Anchor High-end body piercing studio Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Upscale resale shop Mariposa Design Vintage decor, design M&M Travel Consultants Vacations & adventures Big Axe Battleground Axe throwing Garland County Courthouse Government Offices Hamp Williams Building Event venue Surfas Culinary District Quality cookware & equipment Taco Mama Side Town Mexican restaurant Galaxy Connection Superhero store & Star Wars Museum Statements for the Home Interior Design 3B’s Bar & Grill Dive bar, pool tables 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 Colorado Grill Southwest restaurant The Parlour Metaphysical shop 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
9 • The Springs Magazine • July 2023 By Erin Wood “A feast for the eyes and the spirit of all Black children. Mercer has blended fine art, quilting, and literary excellence,” says fiber artist and storyteller Bisa Butler about Little Rock poet and textile artist Crystal C. Mercer’s children’s book, From Cotton to Silk: The Magic of Black Hair. On Juneteenth, the book was released in paperback. About the paperback release, Crystal shares, “Based on a true story, From Cotton To Silk: The Magic of Black Hair pays homage to my late grandmother, Leola Strong Brown, affectionately known as ‘Memaw,’ and ushers my nieces into the knowledge of their heritage. I couldn’t be more proud of this work and of who I come from.” The book’s enchanting pages reveal 467 hours of hand-stitching poured into textile renderings that blend cloth, culture, and the superpowers of the kinky, curly coif. Sprinkled with #BlackGirlMagic and an ode to cultural beauty, From Cotton to Silk encourages girls everywhere to appreciate their hair in its natural state and love themselves just the way they are. In the book, it’s Wash Day, but Elise doesn’t want to wash her hair. Will a visit from her favorite Auntie CC, encouragement from her big sister, Gisele, a poem laced with magic, and a special gift passed down from the women who came before her be enough to change her mind? Signed copies of this 8.5 x 11 paperback and hardback are available at etaliapress.com. Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in Little Rock. She owns and runs (www.etaliapress.com). Wood is author of “Women Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives” (April 2019) and editor of and a contributor to “Scars: An Anthology” (2015). “From Cotton to Silk” by Crystal Mercer The Hot Springs Haiku Club is meeting at the Garland County Library the first Friday of every month from 2-4 PM, immediately before Gallery Walk. This is a small group of haiku poets who enjoy sharing ideas and composing short poems. The club was founded by the late Michael Murray following the 25th South Region Conference of the Haiku Society of America held at the Arlington Resort and Spa in the autumn of 2021. Howard Lee Kilby, president of the Arkansas Haiku Society, is serving until a new president is installed. Visitors are welcome. For information about the club, email [email protected] or call 501-767-6096. Visit www.hsa-haiku.org. Haiku Club Invites Poets to Monthly Meetings
11 • The Springs Magazine • July 2023 Fundraising can sometimes be a tall task, but on October 20 and 21, Jackson House (JH) will once again take 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 four 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,” stated Tammy Jones, Assistant Director of JH. “We are so excited to launch the second annual ‘Over The Edge’ for Jackson House. 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 tjones@ jacksonhouse.org. Registration is open now at www.jacksonhouse.org. “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 have maintained a spotless safety record through their 10 years in operation. Jackson House Crisis Intervention, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, taxdeductible organization. As an inclusive community crisis center, they provide short-term emergency assistance for basic needs, food, clothing, infant/toddler needs, etc., without regard to race, creed, gender, religion, or nationality. For more information or volunteer forms visit www.jacksonhouse.org or call 501-623-4048. Jackson House Announces Return of Innovative Fundraiser If rappelling off a building is on your bucket list, you can help raise funds for Jackson House while checking it off your list.
The Springs Magazine • July 2023 • 12 How many chances do you get to ride your bicycle through the lobby of one of the South’s grand old hotels? In the case of the Güdrun - Northwoods Trails Mountain Bike Festival’s Slow Roll event, November 10 will be the fifth chance. “We are super excited to be opening our Fifth Annual Güdrun - Northwoods Mountain Bike Festival with another Slow Roll through downtown Hot Springs,” Visit Hot Springs Trails Coordinator Traci Berry said. “The Slow Roll is a fun group ride for all ages and bicycles of all types. It’s a family favorite. You can ride your mountain bike, your road bike, your gravel bike, your cruiser bike, or your EBike. Folks of all ages join the ride.” Berry said registration for the Slow Roll will be limited to 100 entries. All ages are welcome, but children under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent. “Kids will be able to keep up,” Berry said, “as the average pace will be about 4 miles an hour.” The Fifth Güdrun Festival will be held November 10 – 12 at Hot Springs’ internationally acclaimed Northwoods Trail System. Riders register for each of the individual Güdrun events, including the Slow Roll. Registration is at www.bikereg.com/gudrun. The four-mile Slow Roll route begins with a meet-up at 4:45 p.m. behind the Hot Springs Convention Center on Church Street. The ride begins at 5 p.m. and takes about 90 minutes. The route takes the group from behind the Convention Center north to Malvern Avenue then east to Spring Street, then onto Central Avenue, and along World Famous Bathhouse Row. The ride will then take a right turn onto Fountain Street and onto the veranda of the historic Arlington Hotel and through the lobby. Riders will exit the lobby out the back down the valet parking ramp and back out to Central Avenue. They then will continue north, taking a left turn onto Whittington Avenue, around Whittington Park with a stop by Parkside Cycle, and then make their way back through downtown to 420 Eats Food Court for the opening night party. There will be bike parking available at 420 Eats. Slow Roll participants receive a complimentary T-shirt, socks, koozie, and a sticker. The first 200 entrants will be entered automatically in a drawing for the third annual Güdrun Getaway Vacation Package, which includes a staggering amount of free stuff, including a free stay at The Hotel Hot Springs. “It is wild that we are approaching five years of Northwoods Trails,” Berry said. “It feels like we have done so much in a very short time — are we sure it has only been five years? We have grown our trail system from 15.7 miles with Phase 1 to 21.5 miles on city property today, giving us 31.5 miles of awesome trail just five minutes from downtown.” For more information about the race, call Traci Berry at 501-321-2027. Bike Ride Through Arlington Lobby as Part of 5th Slow Roll Will Kick Off Güdrun Mountain Bike Festival Bikes roll through the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa’s lobby on the 2022 Slow Roll. — Photo Courtesy of Visit Hot Springs. The 1972 Winnebago RV featured in the fourth season of “Stranger Things” and the sheriff’s 2000 Ford Crown Victoria from “The Walking Dead” will be featured September 22 – 24 for Season 7 of Hot Springs’ Spa-Con pop culture and comics convention. “Spa-Con had the Hawkins Van from ‘Stranger Things’ last year, and this year Spa-Con will have the RV that Eddie Munson stole in Season 4 of ‘Stranger Things,’” Visit Hot Springs Special Events Manager Alexis Hampo said. “Spa-Con is on a roll." “Stranger Things” character Eddie stole the Winnebago from an RV park to use as the Hawkins Kids’ mobile base of operations to fight Vecna during Season 4. Hampo said this will be the first convention appearance for the 1972 Winnebago RV since Season 4 of “Stranger Things” aired. Season 5 is expected to be released on Netflix in 2025. Before it was in “Stranger Things” the RV was driven by Donald Sutherland in the movie "Leisure Seeker." That movie is streaming now on Max. Also on hand for Spa-Con fans to enjoy will be the 2000 Ford Crown Victoria sheriff’s car featured in “The Walking Dead” series, Hampo said. “The car was used by Rick Grimes, one of the main characters of ‘The Walking Dead,’ played by Andrew Lincoln,” she said. In the show, the Ford Crown Vic was found abandoned and Rick took it from the King County Sheriff's Department to head toward Atlanta. “‘The Walking Dead’ had an 11-season run from 2010 to 2022, and had a huge fan base that I'm sure will be very excited to see Rick Grimes' sheriff car," Hampo said. It was announced previously that Annabeth Gish, known to “X-Files” fans as Special Agent Monica Reyes, will be a special celebrity guest for Season 7 of Spa-Con. She will be at the Opening Ceremonies, hold a panel discussion with questions from the fans, and will have professional photo opportunities with attendees. She also will be present in the Expo Hall selling merchandise. Also announced as special guests at Spa-Con Season 7 are comedian, writer, actor, and producer Orlando Jones, who has been called “the King of Fandom” by MTV, and Janeshia Adams-Ginyard, who starred in the blockbuster movies “Black Panther” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” She is known for her role as Nomble, one of the Dora Milaje, in the two hit movies. VIP passes for Spa-Con Season 7 are on sale now for $150. Weekend passes are $35. Visit www.spa-con.org for more information. Hampo said VIP pass holders will receive a VIP T-shirt, a Spa-Con tote bag, a Spa-Con laminate, a Spa-Con notebook, and a Spa-Con metal cup. VIP pass holders also have access to the VIP lounge, celebrity meet-and-greets, and advanced access to all panels, workshops, and photo ops. In addition, there will be a VIP party each night of the convention, sponsored by Superior Bathhouse Brewery, The Porterhouse Club, and Hotel Hot Springs. For more information call Alexis Hampo at 501-321-2027. Winnebago From “Stranger Things” and Sheriff’s Car From “Walking Dead” to Be Featured at Spa-Con Season 7 The 1972 Winnebago from “Stranger Things” will be featured at Spa-Con. Photo Courtesy Visit Hot Springs.
13 • The Springs Magazine • July 2023 Sign Up For Free Mobile Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass Happy hour just got happier with Arkansas Tourism’s new Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass. The free pass has been created for mobile devices and features a collection of Arkansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit. There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. When visiting a participating location, hit the check-in button at the bottom of the venue’s listing to earn points. Some locations offer special discounts that can earn additional points. Each month Arkansas Tourism will host a monthly drawing for a $100 digital Visa gift card. Further perks include redeeming points for Arkansas Tourism swag. The pass can be saved to a phone home screen for easy one-tap access. When visiting a participating business, present your phone to a staff member at the business to redeem the available discounts. More details about the Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass and sign-up information can be found at https://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.” Mid-America Science Museum (MASM) will host the return of Tesla Fest on Saturday, July 8. This year’s annual event commemorates the 167th birthday of the legendary inventor, Nikola Tesla, whose groundbreaking contributions to science and technology continue to inspire generations of scientists and inventors. Tesla Fest is included with general admission to the museum, and the 167th guest to arrive will receive a complimentary Tesla Fest T-shirt. "Tesla Fest is a celebration of innovation, curiosity, and the enduring spirit of discovery,” said Diane LaFollette, MASM’s CEO. “Through this event, we aim to inspire the minds of our visitors, particularly young learners in our community, to pursue their passions in science and technology. Nikola Tesla's legacy continues to be a guiding light for future generations, and we are proud to honor him through this immersive and educational experience." Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to view science shows in the Dorothy Van Lue & Albert F.W. Habeeb Tesla Theater, home of the World's Most Powerful Conical Tesla Coil. The Oaklawn Foundation Digital Dome Theater will also showcase presentations, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in Hot Springs’ only digital planetarium. The Museum will also feature interactive Discovery Tables, where participants can experiment with some of Tesla's most iconic theories. From exploring robotics to understanding electrical currents, these hands-on activities will engage and educate learners of all ages. Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite scientist or inventor to receive a specially designed Tesla Fest button. In addition, Tesla Fest will feature a Tesla scavenger hunt. The first 100 participants who successfully complete the hunt will receive a special prize. Visitors will also have the opportunity to engage in various other activities, including creating circuits, making their own phones, and examining X-rays using light boxes. These experiences will offer a glimpse into the world of Nikola Telsa and his lasting influence on science and technology. Named the 2022 winner of “Best Museum” in the Sentinel-Record's Reader’s Choice Awards, Mid-America Science Museum is located at 500 Mid America Blvd in Hot Springs, AR. General admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-12 and seniors aged 65 and older, and $11 for teachers and military. The museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays, 1 to 5 PM. For more information, visit Midamericamuseum.org, or call 501-767-3461. Tesla Fest Returns to Celebrate the 167th Birthday of Nikola Tesla Visitors to Tesla Fest will have the opportunity to experience the World’s Most Powerful Conical Tesla Coil and engage in various activities, including creating circuits, making their own phones, and examining X-rays using light boxes. Forrie J. Smith, the real cowboy who rode to fame as the beloved Lloyd Pierce in the insanely popular “Yellowstone” TV series, will be the official starter March 17, 2024, in the First Ever 21st Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs. “We could have looked forever and never have found a more perfect person to fire the official starter’s pistol for our world-famous little parade,” Visit Hot Springs CEO and parade founder Steve Arrison said. “Forrie is a real cowboy who plays a real cowboy, and he has ridden into the hearts of millions of ‘Yellowstone’ fans. He’ll be perfect for the 21st edition of our parade on 98-foot Bridge Street next March.” The parade annually attracts more than 30,000 fans from across the country to Bridge Street, which Ripley’s Believe It or Not declared the World’s Shortest Street in Everyday Use. It features an array of 40 or more zany entries that include a troupe of marching Irish Elvis Presley impersonators, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, marching Irish wolfhounds, wacky floats, marching bands, and assorted marchers who adopt the parade’s irreverent take on the boisterous holiday. Smith got his start as a movie/TV stuntman in the 1980s and also began taking on small acting roles as well. “I use a lot of the things I learned from rodeo in the film industry,” Smith says. “Like breaking things down into steps, thinking positive and not being negative. Thinking about what you did wrong and forgetting it, thinking about what you did right and building on it. Hurry up and wait — that’s all learned from rodeo.” For more information call Steve Arrison at 501-321-2027. Forrie J. Smith of “Yellowstone” Official Starter in St. Pat’s Parade Forrie J. Smith of “Yellowstone.” Photo courtesy Visit Hot Springs.
The Springs Magazine • July 2023 • 14 Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic Magic & comedy for the whole family Robo World Coffee shop & arcade Justus Fine Art Gallery Established & emerging artists Run Stop Specialty running merchandise Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana Authentic NY brick oven pizza Rebecca Peterman Photography Portraits photography Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel Cotton clothes & bedding Picante’s Mexican Grill Authentic Mexican dishes Brick House Grill Steaks, burgers, salads and much more Steinhaus Keller German food & biergarten Outdoor seating Mirror Mirror Salon Beauty, cosmetics & personal care Gary Morris Interiors Unique décor, lamps and gifts A Narrow Escape Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up Subway Submarine sandwich shop Small’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor Cafe Kahlo Mexican Breakfast & brunch Destiny’s Bake Shop Breakfast, lunch, desserts, cakes Will’s Cinnamon Shop Homemade cinnamon rolls Central Cabaret & Nightclub Music, entertainment, event venue Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden Deadhead-Brauhaus Culture. Gin Joint 801 Spencer’s Corner Bathhouse Row 400 Block Central Ave Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Kollective Coffee & Tea Organic & local for breakfast & lunch The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Breakfast & brunch. Kringles & Kones Christmas-themed sweet shop Dapper and Debonaire Men’s grooming goods Rings ‘n’ Things Fun fashion jewelry Freedom United Salon Highly trained staff. Progressive work. The Villa Boutique Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry Colonial Candy Corner Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Kringles in the Park Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts Faith & Flair Boutique Women’s boutique clothing The Springs Hotel & Spa Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms Mountain Valley Spring Company 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
15 • The Springs Magazine • July 2023 With three fabulous shows already showcased this season, The Entertainment Foundation and Lifelong Learning Institute will conclude their inaugural season by proudly presenting I Wrote That Too! A Man and his Piano: An Intimate Evening with Steve Dorff, on Thursday, July 27, at 7 PM at Woodlands Auditorium. Presenting sponsors are ReMax and Everett Buick GMC. Dorff was honored as a 2018 Inductee to the prestigious Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in New York. Three-time Grammy and six-time Emmy nominated, he has written songs sung by the likes of Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, George Strait, Garth Brooks, and countless others while establishing himself as a gifted film and television composer. He’s tallied over 40 BMI awards with hits like Rogers’ “Through the Years,” Murray’s “I Just Fall in Love Again” (Billboard’s top country hit of 1979), Strait’s “I Cross My Heart,” and Eddie Rabbitt’s “Every Which Way But Loose” – title track from Clint Eastwood’s 1978 film. His songs have charted in 5 successive decades, with #1 records across 4 decades. Dorff has also composed TV music for Murphy Brown, Growing Pains, Murder She Wrote, Columbo, and Reba. His other film contributions include songs and scores for Rocky IV, Tin Cup, and Honky Tonk Man. For more information about Dorff, go to www.stevedorff.com. Tickets may be purchased at www.HSVTicketSales.com. For those living outside the gates of Hot Springs Village, show your ticket(s) for gate access. Legendary Steve Dorff to Perform at Woodlands Steve Dorff’s songs have charted in 5 successive decades, with #1 records across 4 decades. Once again Grady Nichols and his band will be in Hot Springs on Saturday, August 12, at The Hotel Hot Springs Ballroom, located at 305 Malvern Avenue, at 7:15 P.M. There will be a Cash bar and plenty of dancing. Doors open at 6:30 P.M. Advance tickets are $40 each. Tickets at the door are $45 each. Purchase online at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lupus-foundation-of-arkansasinc-2390444796, call 501-525-9380, or email [email protected]. Call 877-633-6697 to make your hotel reservation at The Hotel Hot Springs. You must state you are with the Lupus Foundation Jazz Concert. This band has traveled to Hot Springs for many years in support of The Lupus Foundation. Lupus patients and family members will especially enjoy this lupus fundraiser. Love to dance? Come on out. Lupus Foundation Presents Grady Nichols Band
17 • The Springs Magazine • July 2023 By Peggy Lindsey People rarely consider how their actions impact the world. In fact, the majority of us go about our daily routines without a second thought. Yet, these behaviors unmistakably reverberate throughout our physical and social world. It matters not if one’s conduct is polite or rude, the influence spreads. As we consider the pebble hitting the stillness of a pond, we notice the resulting ripples across the water. The fish, the ducks, and the vegetation are all affected, and change is caused through this single, simple act. Take a moment to contemplate the importance of your own actions. Donating to the traveler on the side of the road allowed him to make it home to see his sick mother. Sharing a meal with the elderly neighbor provided the only nutritious food she would partake of that day. Hiring the teenager to mow the lawn permitted him to save up for college. Disposing of trash in an appropriate receptacle prevented animals from getting sick while keeping the environment clean. Checking in on a sick friend helped her to know she is loved and cared for. Everything we do . . . or don’t do . . . will have an impact on our world, either positively or negatively. As Mother Teresa once stated, “I alone can’t change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” We begin to change the world by starting in our own homes, at our jobs, in our communities, and our towns. What kind of influence are you making today? You decide! And always remember how life-changing a single act can be. Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor. Her passion is assisting women on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching, in 2012 and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit https://onangelswingshealing.abmp.com/. The Power of the Ripple Effect
The Springs Magazine • July 2023 • 18 By Alison Crane An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet. Most people consider their pets to be furry family members. As someone who has grown up with a variety of pets and as a parent, I can vouch for the richness that pets bring to our lives. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) owning a pet can make a noticeable difference in people’s health. Having a dog or cat or some other animal can aid in decreasing blood pressure and also lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels leading to healthier hearts. Pets help with feelings of loneliness and can lower anxiety and symptoms of PTSD. Some studies have found that people who have a pet miss less work and make fewer visits to the doctor and get more exercise. Children who grow up with pets are not as likely to develop allergies and asthma. Studies are also showing multiple benefits for pet interactions at school, especially for kids with autism and ADHD. Pets also provide children with opportunities to develop responsibility and empathy, character traits that will serve them well as adults. If you are considering getting a pet, it would be beneficial to consider what your goal is for having one. For example, do you want to get more exercise? Then a dog would make a better choice than a turtle because dogs need to be walked and need plenty of playtime. But if you work a lot you would need a low-maintenance pet, a turtle or a fish might be a good option. Whatever type of pet you choose, remember that pets are generally a longterm commitment. Some parrots will live 50 years or more. Be sure to consider the cost of maintaining your pet’s health and well-being over the lifetime of that animal. If you have children and are interested in helping them learn more about animals and their care, 4-H offers opportunities for learning about animal husbandry and more through our educational projects and programs. You can contact the Garland County Extension Service for information on our county 4-H clubs and how to get involved. Call 501-623-6841 or email [email protected]. You can also visit our website at www.uaex.uada.edu. Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the Garland County Extension Service. The UofA System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Are Pet Owners Healthier? Having a pet can aid in decreasing blood pressure and also lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels leading to healthier hearts. Preparations are underway for the 2023 Hot Springs Hope CARE Workshop to be held July 28, 2023, at the National Park College. The workshop is an annual event held in cities throughout the state through which the local nonprofit Alzheimer’s Arkansas provides FREE education, training, and support to those caring for a loved one with dementia. The workshop provides general information regarding Alzheimer’s disease and its progression, tools, knowledge, and techniques to improve caregiving skills. Through the support of local vendors and sponsors, the workshop is completely free for caregivers. In order to ensure the event is accessible for all caregivers, the organization is offering mini-grants to help offset some of the cost of care on the day of the event. Attendees can fill out a simple form and receive some respite care reimbursement shortly after the workshop. For more information, to register, or to inquire about the grant, contact Alzheimer’s Arkansas by calling 501-224-0021. To register for the workshop, visit https:// secure.givelively.org/event/alzheimer-s-arkansas/hope-care-workshop-2023-hotsprings. Sponsorships are still available. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Workshop in Hot Springs July 28 By Emanuel Alvarez Valencia Combat veteran artists hold a unique place in the art world. Their works offer a glimpse into the experiences only a few have had, and the emotions they carry with them. Veteran artists take on the responsibility of representing the brutality of conflict and war and its lasting impact on the human psyche. Their art allows them to process their experiences and connect with others who share them, all while providing insight into the harsh realities of combat. A prime example of a combat veteran artist’s significance is Michael Reagan. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Reagan found solace in creating portraits of fallen soldiers after he returned home. These portraits, known as Fallen Heroes, have been displayed in the White House, the Pentagon, and countless other public and private spaces across the United States. Their impact is undeniable, conveying the sacrifice and heroism of those who gave their lives fighting for their country. The importance of combat veteran artists extends beyond their ability to document the harsh realities of war. Their art humanizes former soldiers, offering a perspective that civilians who have never served cannot provide. This unique perspective can shift perceptions, dispel preconceptions, and foster empathy. Additionally, veteran artists can use their platform to raise awareness about issues faced by former soldiers, including homelessness, mental health struggles, and physical disabilities. We must celebrate and support veteran artists. Their art enriches the cultural landscape and can impart crucial insights into our shared humanity. It’s necessary to create avenues for veteran artists to showcase their work, such as exhibitions, fairs, and galleries. Through such efforts, we can ensure that veteran artists’ contributions are widely recognized and celebrated and that their crucial perspective is integrated into the greater tapestry of the art world. Hot Springs artist, Emanuel Alvarez Valencia, is a veteran, artist, and entrepreneur. Visit his website at https://emanuel-alvarez.pixels.com/. Combat Veteran Artists Emanual Valencia offers insight from a combat veteran’s perspective.
19 • The Springs Magazine • July 2023 Tarot: Cancer & The Chariot By Michelle Crandell If your astrological sign is Cancer, your corresponding Tarot Major Arcana card is The Chariot. The Chariot represents how change happens. Change involves balancing apparent opposites: effort and rest, power and responsibility, work and play, holding on and letting go. The Chariot governs motivation, emotion and movement. Charioteers are confident, sometimes arrogant or hasty, especially when young. People influenced by this card desire to motivate others, accomplish things effortlessly, and manage multiple tasks well. They strive to combine quietude and creativity, stability, and adventure. The Chariot is a “young card,” likened to an adolescent. The experiences a Charioteer has negotiating the world via willpower, self-control, success, and limitation affect them deeply. A Charioteer might be pulled apart by competing needs, losing their way, or willfully denying reality. Their challenge is to master the laws of cause and effect, stay true to what they value, and facilitate the process of growth in self and others. Shadow aspects of The Chariot: believing that having a goal leads to futility; self-neglect/self-indulgence; fear of failure. Lack of self-discipline can prevent the Cancer born from learning how to manage competing desires, an ability needed to move forward in life. Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To learn more, email [email protected], or call 501-655-6242. The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Cancer is The Chariot.