November 2021

The Springs Magazine • November 2021 • 2

Birth of an Artist Showcases
Emerging Artists

Cutwell 4 Kids (C4K) is hosting its eighth

annual art sale/fundraiser, The Birth of an Artist,

at Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Ave, in Hot

Springs. The event will take place on Saturday,

November 13, from 7 PM-9 PM.

In addition to the exciting art work from

our community of emerging artists, the event will

also feature musical talent in areas of jazz and R&B.

Light appetizers will be served.

Cutwell 4 Kids was founded in 2014 by

Anthony Tidwell to encourage children to develop

A wonderful way to encourage an understanding of themselves and the world
emerging artists.
around them, to nurture their confidence and self-
expression - while developing art skills.

Free art classes are offered through the Birth of an Artist Summer program,

exploring concepts, ideas, social and cultural issues - even opinions - while engaged

in art activities. Cutwell 4 Kids is essential in this community for providing a safe

space to explore and develop critical thinking skills.

At the end of each summer program, C4K hosts the Birth of an Artist Art

Sale & Fundraiser to showcase and sell artwork created by C4K artists, and to raise

much-needed funds for next year’s program.

If you would like to partner with C4K in funding next years’ program,

please visit Cutwell4kids.org/donations-support/ to make an online donation, or

send a check to Cutwell 4 Kids, 247 Silver Street, Hot Springs, AR, 71901.

Call For Artists Deadline

November 30

The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance

(HSACA) is reviving its 2005 Adirondack Chair

Exhibition and Auction on April 23, 2022. Arkansas

artists are invited to enter, whether they have just

started exploring the visual arts, or have been

painting for many years. Artists who are selected

to paint an Adirondack chair will receive $500.

All Arkansas residents are eligible to enter by the

deadline of November 30, 2021.

HSACA has commissioned Arkansas Selected artists will
artisan, Roger Roling of Rocky Hill Outdoor receive a $500 award.
Furniture, to build the chairs of locally sourced

Cypress. Selected artists will receive a “blank” chair on which they will paint the

image submitted to the selection committee. The chairs will then be part of a six-

week folk art-themed exhibition that will showcase all 15 one-of-a-kind, hand-

painted, hand-crafted, chairs at various locations around Hot Springs. The chairs

will then be placed up for auction on April 23, 2022, offering artists an extraordinary

opportunity to showcase their artwork to patrons and tourists for several weeks.

HSACA will be accepting entry requests through November 30, 2021. A

packet will be sent containing a chair template that is to be painted representing

the design of the finished Adirondack Chair. Artists must return their completed

template by January 1, 2022. Mid-January a panel of jurors will select 15 templates

from all the entries and notify the winning artists.

The handcrafted Adirondack chairs will be ready for pickup from HSACA

by February 1, 2022, to paint according to the artist’s submitted design.

The completed chairs will be returned by March 1, 2022, at which time the

artist will receive $500 with a chance to win one of three People’s Choice Awards

of $500, $300, or $200, at the final event held April 23, 2022.

Visit www.Hotspringsarts.org to register and submit the $25 entry fee. 

All proceeds from the auction will benefit Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance

programming.

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NOVEMBER ART MATTERS • GALLERY WALK #387

As we head toward one of this editor’s favorite holidays –
Thanksgiving – we find there is much to be thankful for including
the amenities a small, artsy town like ours has to offer. Gallery
Walk (Nov. 5) is the perfect opportunity to bring friends and
family to the galleries and continue the tradition of “Keeping
it Local.” Take in the Central Avenue galleries, then plan to stop
at the galleries on Whittington and our newest galleries on
Broadway. In the meantime, please be sure to let folks know
you found them in The Springs Magazine! Happy Thanksgiving!

AMERICAN ART GALLERY
724 Central • 501-624-0550
Valerie Hanks-Goetz will have new baskets and pottery. Ernie Bolieu
and Claude Lambert will be on hand to show off their new work.
Jimmy Leach has stunning new fall artwork. Wooden ornaments
from Oklahoma and cutting boards. Mon-Sat, 10-5PM.

ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP GALLERY • OPEN FOR GALLERY WALK!
610A Central • 501-623-6401 • ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com
Featured artist, Jerry Matusky. A group showing of miniature
artworks. Students from the Jessieville High & Middle School Art
Programs. 120+ students who work in a variety of mediums. Mon &
Wed-Sat: 10AM-5PM Sun: 12PM-5PM. Gallery Walk 5-9PM.

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

EMERGENT ARTS
341A Whittington • 501-655-0836 • emergentarts.org
Dia de los Muertos Community Altar. Celebrate Dia de los Muertos,
or Day of the Dead, by viewing our community altar. Dia de los
Muertos is celebrated on Nov 1, but our altar will be up until Nov 5
for Gallery Walk: 5-8PM. Mon-Fri, 1-4PM. Wheelchair accessible.

ESTHER’S GALLERY & GIFTS
305 East Broadway • 501-762-9386 • esthersgalleryhs.com
Come see our newest gallery - an elegantly urban and ever-
changing 2000 sq.ft. art gallery. If you’re interested in showing at
the gallery, please call. Tue-Sat: 10AM – 4PM. Or by Appointment.

GRAND LAGNIAPPE TEA ROOM
811 W Grand • 501-617-2373
Art Angels Pop-Up Gallery’s Grand Opening at Gallery Walk, Nov
5, 5PM-8PM. Open through Sat., Dec. 18. Featuring work by Lori
Arnold, Suzie Burch, Alison Parsons, and Erma Steelsmith. Wed.-
Sat. 10AM-4PM, For more info, call Erma at 501 617-2373.

JUSTUS FINE ART GALLERY
827A Central • 501-321-2335 • JustusFineArt.com
Work by Mark Blaney, Beverly Buys, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus,
Jeri Hillis, Sammy Peters, Tony Saladino, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling,
Elizabeth Weber, and others. Open Gallery Walk, 5-9PM. 10AM–
5PM, Wed-Sat, and by appointment.

WHITTINGTON GALLERY
307 Whittington Ave • 501-607-0214
Join all of our artists for Gallery Walk. Check out the live art demo.
Gallery Walk, 4-9PM. Thur-Mon 10AM-4PM. Closed Tues-Wed. 

THE WAREHOUSE
301 East Broadway • 501-538-0399 • PamsPartyRentals.com
Visit the Pop-up gallery during Gallery Walk from 6-9PM, featuring
live music, local artists, diverse exhibits, fantastic finger food, and
beverages.

CENTRAL THEATRE
1008 Central • centraltheatrehs.com
Harriet Tubman Mural Dedication Reception at the theatre, Nov.
21, 2PM. Ceremony, speakers & performances. Unveiling at 901
Central. Artist Perrion Hurd.

Margaritas, Magic, & Mischief Pairing Up at

Diablos Tacos and Mezcal

This fall, Diablos Tacos and enjoy Urban tacos or Spaniard Tapas

Mezcal Restaurant has teamed up with which are a small savory selection of

two local talented venues: Maxwell dishes. Tapas can consist of seafood,

Blade and The Foul Play Cabaret to bring charcuterie, to olives, sautéed oyster

a magical dinner show experience titled mushrooms and a variety of cheeses.

“Margaritas, Magic, and Mischief” on These are just two of the extensive menu

Sunday, November 14 at 6 pm. Tickets items prepared by Chef Luis Marquez.

are available at any Diablos Tacos and “Our tacos are served on a soft

Mezcal or by phone. This is a ticketed corn tortilla loaded with the meat of

event and the restaurant will be opened your choice and fresh cut cilantro and

that day only for lunch. onions,” says Marquez. “All our salsas

Diablos Tacos and Mezcal has Treat yourselves to tasty margaritas and specialty tacos at and meat seasonings are made in house.
pioneered the word MEZCAL to the Diablos in downtown Hot Springs. We are most famous for our freshly
State of Arkansas. Sadgirl, spokesperson made to order guacamole, our tamale

and general manager says that before they opened many people didn’t know what bites, and the generous portion of ribeye fajitas.”

mezcal was. “We have hosted four different mezcal pairing dinners to introduce the Diablos has restaurants in Little Rock, Conway, and its newest store in Caddo

agave made spirit. We explain to our guests the difference between tequila and the Valley. Each location offers something different. The downtown Hot Springs location

exotic, smokey tasting mezcal, and let them taste the uniqueness of both. At the present specializes in Flights and Bites; a combination of beer or margarita flights with tacos

time we offer 74 different varieties of mezcal.” or tamales bites, which is an adult favorite, or what Sadgirl likes to call “an adult kid’s

Diablos opened its doors in February of 2019 in Historic Downtown Hot meal.”

Springs, by repurposing the “former Bank of America building” at 528 Central “We are excited to be a part of the revitalization of Downtown Hot Springs by

Avenue. An Urban flair in Mexican cuisine was developed allowing them to create providing an awesome dining experience to tourists and locals,” says Sadgirl. Diablos

a concept that offers a diversity of traditional and metropolitan Spanish dishes along also offers an event venue for private parties, weddings or any social event.

with a unique and unforgettable dining experience. For further information, please call Diablos at 501-701-4327 or 501-655-

Guests can dine indoors in an eclectic and fun décor or outside on downtown’s 9383, or visit www.DiablosTacosAndMezcal.com/home-2. Open daily from 11 AM

biggest dog friendly front porch patio and people watch. As they do this, guests can to 10 PM.

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Live Music at
The Waters Rooftop

The Waters is proud to

host live music featuring local

talent several evenings every

week. Performers and musicians

of all ages showcasing their

talent in jazz, country, pop rock,

and alternative.

It is the perfect

opportunity to indulge in a

delicious appetizer or tasty meal

while enjoying some relaxed

tunes under the night sky.

The local musicians Looking for great music, tasty food and a fantastic
each week have included Dean view of Hot Springs? The Waters Hotel has all that!
Argus, Silvia Stems, Jacob

Flores, John French, Tia Nishiuchi, and recently a perfect musical fall Wednesday

evening with Steve Malec.

Come mingle with friendly locals in the heart of downtown and experience

a fun and relaxing atmosphere with beautiful rooftop views of Hot Springs National

Park and Bathhouse Row.

Experience the community hospitality and music of Hot Springs at The

Waters Hotel. Located at 340 Central Avenue, The Waters is a boutique hotel with

vintage details and up-to-date comforts and amenities, including valet parking, a

scrumptious breakfast menu, and proximity to historic downtown Hot Springs. For

more information, visit www.thewatershs.com.

Artist Perrion Hurd designed the mural honoring Harriet Tubman,
an American Civil War hero. Student participants: (l) to (r) Michael Blades, Cas Rome-
ro, Emily Wilson, J.J. Barret, Calena Hill, Davon Davis, Tykira Danner, Betty Steelman,
Briceyda Garcia, Angelica Hurtado, Khristin Guardado, Kiersten Cullins, Layla Simpson,
Danny Asitimbay, Yasmin Pacheco, Ana Lilia Vasquez, Conner Robertson, Telia Europe,

Ariel Ward, Anna Moreno, Lilian Simpson.

Art Club Collaborates in Painting

Mural Honoring Tubman

Members of the Hot Springs World Class High School Art Club, led by

Shirley Tipton, collaborated with Little Rock-based artist, Perrion Hurd, to create

silhouettes along the base of the Freedom mural.

Hurd was commissioned by the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance to

create the Freedom mural, located at 901 Central Avenue - the corner of Central

Avenue and Market Street - in downtown Hot Springs, to honor the legacy of hero

Harriet Tubman and to preserve the history of the American Civil War. Tipton spent

6 weeks educating the students about Harriet Tubman and leading them to create

their own works of art with Tubman as the subject prior to their participation in the

public mural.

Hot Springs High School staff members on-site include Shirley Tipton,

Terri Knapick, Adriane Barnes, Principal Kiley Simms, Superintendent Dr.

Stephanie Nehus. The Springs Magazine • November 2021 • 6

Handmade Holiday Shop
Opens for Black Friday

Hot Springs is steeped in tradition

and yet the town is always changing. This

year is no different for the Handmade

Holiday Shop. Originally a weekend event

that grew into a month-long event, now in its

tenth year, the pop-up shop has returned to its

roots and is opening for one weekend only.

Each year the location has changed

and "pops up" in a different space in Historic

Hot Springs. Previous locations have

included the Hale Bathhouse and the Historic The Handmade Holiday Shop will
Arlington Resort and Spa. Following its pop- be open for three days only -
up tradition, the shop will be opening in The
WareHouse Event Center at 301 Broadway. Friday - Sunday, November 26-28.

Hours are Friday, November 26 and Saturday, November 27, 10 AM – 6 PM and

changing for Sunday, November 28, Noon-5 PM.

The pop-up shop consists of a collection of one-of-a-kind handmade items.

You are sure to find something to fit any budget and there is always something for

everyone such as pottery, sculptures, home décor, jewelry in many styles, candles,

handmade cards, ornaments, clothing, scarves, baked goods, and much more.

While Covid has literally changed the face of the world, the Handmade

Holiday Shop is also changing. We will be following current CDC guidelines

regarding masks but we will have hand sanitizer available as well as some masks.

To stay up-to-date visit Handmade Holiday Shop on Facebook for photos

of artists and their crafts. Make plans to Shop Local, supporting our artists. Come

visit this unique shop of local Hot Springs artisans.

Village Players Bring

“Mamma Mia!” to Woodlands

The Hot Springs Village

Players announce “Mamma Mia!” as its

final production for 2021 at Woodlands,

November 18, 19, and 20, at 7 PM, and

Sunday, November 21, at 2 PM.

This “jukebox” musical

comedy combines music and lyrics

by Swedish supergroup ABBA with a

story by British playwright Catherine

Johnson. Audience members will

enjoy song and dance numbers of hits FRONT: (l-r) Directors Herm Dobscha
such as the title song and favorites like and Barbara Byler
“Dancing Queen,” “Super Trouper,” and
“The Winner Takes It All.” BACK: (l-r) Director Sam
Sacco and Producer Damon Schleuse
The story begins as Sophie

wishes that her father, whom she has never met, could walk her down the aisle at

her upcoming wedding. Wedding guests - and plenty of complications - gather to

celebrate at her mother’s villa on a Greek island.

This production is directed by Sam Sacco, Herm Dobscha, and Barbara

Byler, and produced by Damon Schleuse. The production is by special arrangement

by Musical Theater International that supplies all authorized performance materials.

Open-seating tickets are $25. For ticket sales, go to https://hotspringsvillage.

thundertix.com/. For more information, visit hsvplayers.com. Please note that

audience members who live outside the Village are welcome to attend. Just show

the gate attendant your theater tickets.

Come relax and tap your toes for a few memorable days on a Greek island

as a guest at what turns out to be a very special wedding. Mark your calendars now

for “Mamma Mia!” November 18-21 and come PLAY with us!

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

100 Block Central Ave Snazzies, Inc. MacKenzie’s Extraordinary Gift Shoppe JUSTUS ART GALLERY
Young, contemporary, funky boutique Unique boutique gifts & plush animals

Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Beef Jerky Outlet Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces Candy & delectable delights.
Kollective Coffee & Tea Arlington Hotel
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR It’s All About Rocks Gangster Museum of America
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Starbucks Coffee (Arlington) Rocks & unique merchandise Guided tour of the HS gangster world
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Mamoo’s Paradice Cream EVILO Oils & Vinegars
Southern Living! Only Homemade ice cream in Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily 800Historic District Antiques Block Central Ave
Fat Bottom Girls Pupcake Shoppe Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Granny’s Kitchen
Pet-friendly cupcakes & pet supplies Uptown Market & Spirits Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture
Mini-market essentials from Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium
HOTEL HALE sunscreen to spirits Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries Petals, Purses, Etc. Joanna A. Boutique
Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Exclusive handbags, women’s & Women’s fashions & accessories
Dapper and Debonaire Journey through the Seven Magic Villainess Soaps children’s clothing & gifts The Humidor
Men’s grooming goods Worlds of this museum Open soon. Soaps & custom makeup State & Pride Provisions Co. Cigar Lounge
Rings ‘n’ Things 4D Adventure One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Capone’s Loft
Fun fashion jewelry The amazing 4D simulation will leave Bathhouse Row apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Vacation Rental
Freedom United Salon you enthralled!
Highly trained staff. Progressive work. Kilwins Superior Bathhouse Brewery Diablos Tacos and Mescal Legacy Fine Art Gallery
The Villa Boutique Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Urban tacos, tapas, drinks. Patio dining Artwork by local & int’l artists
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Earthbound Trading Company & special event venue
and accessories Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Hotel Hale 600 Block Central Ave Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
Colonial Candy Corner Boutique hotel with two restaurants Magic & comedy for the whole family
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream 300 Block Central Ave Fordyce Bathhouse
Kringles in the Park Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic Justus Fine Art Gallery
Christmas, seasonal, collectibles & gifts The Buffalo Clothing Co. Quapaw Baths & Spa Established & emerging artists
Faith & Flair Boutique High quality men’s clothing & accessories Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Family internal medical clinic
Women’s boutique clothing Tombstone Old Time Photos spa services Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
The Springs Hotel & Spa Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Ozark Bathhouse Artists’ Workshop Gallery
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms processed while you wait Cultural center, open on weekends Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Mountain Valley Spring Company Thai-Me Spa Buckstaff Baths
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full Pampering massage, skin treatments, Our only remaining traditional All Things Arkansas Trough Bar & Grill
line of MV Water merchandise. nail & body services. thermal bathing facility Products made in AR & relating to AR Beer, wine, and spirits
Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Lamar Bathhouse
200 Block Central Ave Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Bathhouse Row Emporium JubiTea Hot Springs 801 Spencer’s Corner
Buenos Aires bar experience! Bubble tea, milk tea, smoothies
National Park Aquarium Oxy-Zen 400 Block Central Ave US Post Office Rebecca Peterman Photography
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Portraits photography
tortoises, & lizards Lauray’s Jewelers
Rolando’s Restaurante BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS Bridal, custom designs, & repairs Beverly’s Casual Shop Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Women’s boutique Cotton clothes & bedding
Savory Pantry Hot Springs Hat Co. Red Sunflower Boutique DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials Hats for men and women Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Picante’s Mexican Grill
Pancake Shop Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Authentic Mexican dishes
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Unique & locally made/designed items. BubbaLu’s Bodacious Burgers
owned & operated The Ohio Club Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream Hot Springs Visitor Center Brick House Grill
3AM Gallery & Gifts Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas Tourist information center Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
Art gallery & gift shop Great food & live music Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary
Silver Coconut The Avenue Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly STEINHAUS KELLER Steinhaus Keller
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Upscale restaurant & bar in Waters Hotel hellcats & pinup dolls German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
high-end home accents The Waters Hotel
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms JoJo and Jess Mirror Mirror Salon
Perfect blend of home, fashion & Beauty cosmetics & personal care
personal accessories
Gary Morris Interiors
Ginger’s Popcorn Unique décor, lamps and gifts
The best darn popcorn in the South!
A Narrow Escape
All Things Natural Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature Subway
Submarine sandwich shop
National Park Duck Tours
Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton 700 Block Central Ave Small’s Barbershop & Shave Parlor
The Gaines’ Candy Bar
The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities Candy including organic & homemade
Upscale women’s boutique/ Maxine’s Live
accessories, on-site handmade jewelry Live music, food, craft beer & drinks
Hot Springs Trolley Tours 1000 Block Central Ave
Renee’s Trolley tours. Special events.
Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Hot Springs Haunted Tours The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Homemade from scratch cinnamon rolls
Facts, myths & legends of Hot Springs Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Central Theater
Event Space
Copper Penny Pub
Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs
DOWNTOWNER
Vault 723
Timeless Vault Dining

Downtowner Marketplace
Vendors in one location with home
decor, boutiques and artisans

American Art Gallery & Gifts
Local, regional, national & int’l artists

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

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

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

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Hot Springs to Host

1,037-mile Arkansaw High

Country Bike Race in 2022/2023

Hot Springs will be the host

city in 2022 and 2023 for the grueling

1,037-mile Arkansaw High Country

Race that takes bicycle competitors on

a loop that encompasses much of the

toughest mountain terrain in Arkansas.

A shorter 500-mile loop also is available.

“Hot Springs is already famous

for our city’s Northwoods Trail System,

which is one of the finest mountain

biking facilities in the South,” Traci

Berry, Northwoods trails coordinator for The ArHC Race can take at least five days
for the fastest racers to complete.
Visit Hot Springs, said. “The Arkansaw

High Country Race, which will start on October 8, 2022, in downtown Hot Springs,

will be another jewel in our crown in the rapidly growing biking community in

Arkansas and surrounding states.”

The ArHC Race, which takes at least five days for the fastest racers to

complete, consists of a loop of gravel roads and highways that will begin in Hot

Springs, travel west through the high ridges of the Ouachita Mountains and Ouachita

National Forest, over to the Mena area, angle northeast past Lake Dardanelle, up to

Fayetteville and a brief jog into Missouri, cut southeast through the tough territory

of the Ozark National Forest and Buffalo National River area, drop south through

the Greers Ferry Lake and Conway region, through Maumelle and back to Hot

Springs.

For more information call Traci Berry at 501-321-2027.

Art Angels Pop-Up Gallery Opens
at Lagniappe at Gallery Walk

Kick off the holiday shopping season at the Art Angels Pop-Up Gallery Shop.
The Grand Opening will take place during Gallery Walk, Friday, November 5 at 5

PM - 8 PM, and will be open through Saturday, December 18.
Located at Grand Lagniappe Tea Room, 811 West Grand Avenue, the Art Angels
will feature new work, as well as their most requested favorites, by artists Lori

Arnold, Suzie Burch, Alison Parsons, and Erma Steelsmith.
Open Wednesday thru Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM, November 5 through Saturday,
December 18. For more information call Erma Steelsmith at 501-617-2373.

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Send Some Cheer Project

Reprises Holiday

Letter Writing Campaign

By Erin Baber

The Garland County Library and

the Oaklawn Center on Aging invite Garland

County residents to write short letters and

submit cards to elderly members of the

community for the holidays as part of the Send

Some Cheer Project.

Garland County Library Children’s Send some cheer
Programmer Brook Olsen is reprising this this holiday season.
letter-writing campaign after the popularity of

the Send Some Love Project, which took place in February of this year.

“The pandemic has caused cancellations and delayed events that kept many

people apart even into this year. Sending some cheer to those who are otherwise

isolated this holiday season is a small thing we can do to show them we care and

to hopefully brighten a person’s day,” said Olsen. “For this reason, the Library

has partnered with the Oaklawn Center on Aging to provide hand-written notes,

postcards, and holiday cards to our homebound and assisted living residents.”

Letters and cards can be provided in multiple ways: fill out a provided

template available at the library; mail submissions to the Library at 1427 Malvern

Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901 C/O Send Some Cheer; or submit via a form found

at www.gclibrary.com. Submissions are accepted until Friday, December 17, and

will be dispersed by the Oaklawn Center on Aging before the winter holiday. For

privacy reasons, please do not include personal information in submissions.

The Garland County Library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot

Springs. For more information about the library’s array of services and offerings

including free delivery, call 501-623-4161 or email [email protected]. Visit www.

gclibrary.com for access to the online catalog, accounts, e-materials, and more.

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

Plenty of Fun To Be Had at the

Hot Springs Renaissance Faire

Huzzah!!! And welcome good

neighbors to the Hot Springs Renaissance

Faire! Get ready for live jousting, thrilling

sword fights, flame-filled dragons, and

even Queen Elizabeth the First!

Enjoy those turkey legs and

other food a plenty with over 100 shops,

eateries, plus 5 stages filled with the most

entertaining acts from around the nation

such as Dr. Judas & Magnolia, EznDil,

Pirates Inc., and the cast of the Hot Participants from an unknown century are

Springs Renaissance Faire! enjoying the fun at the Faire.

There will be games and contests

for the young and the young of heart! Artisans from around the nation, with many of

them demonstrating the arts and science of the 1570s! What wonders will you see

in all six parts of the faire!

Friday the 5th is school day when all student groups get in for one dollar.

Friday (9 am till 3 pm) will have special classes and awesome learning opportunities

for all. Saturday and Sunday (6th -7th) enjoy the excitement of faire (9 am till 6 pm)

with all the activities and shows fully open for everyone.

The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire! This November 5-7 at the Garland

County Fairgrounds. The Hot Springs Renaissance faire, where merriment lives on.

For more information, visit Facebook: Hot Springs Renaissance Faire, or

call 501-802-4864.

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

100 Block Ouachita Ave 300 Block Ouachita Ave Galaxy Connection JUST SWANKY
Superhero store & Star Wars Museum
Lender’s Title Company Home Instead Senior Care Anchor
Largest independent title & In-home care for Seniors High-end body piercing studio 600 Block West Grand Ave
escrow agency in AR & LA Just Swanky Consignment Boutique
Landmark Building The Courthouse Chapel/Get Upscale resale shop 3B’s Bar & Grill Democratic Party of Garland Cty
Hitched Hot Springs Dive bar, pool tables Kids Source
200 Block Ouachita Ave Wedding planning venue 400 Block Ouachita Ave Merritt Wholesale Distributors Speech & Development therapy
Food service distributor Carole Katchen Art Gallery
Something Bleu Barrels Unlimited Mariposa Design Best Motel Tourist Court Art Gallery
Bridal boutique Winemaking kits and lessons Vintage decor, design Boutique motor court & cafe Leo’s Service Center
Lavish Boutique T & T Maids Holiday Motel Automotive repair
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique SixtyOne Celsius Cleaning Service Motor court
Starlite Club Full-service communication firm Sacred Hands Garland County Election 700 Block West Grand Ave
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables Massage & Body work Commission
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint The Retro Fit M&M Travel Consultants Vote Here! Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Lunch & dinner; entertainment Women’s, men’s, kids-retro Vacations & adventures Ice cream and burgers
KUHS 102.5 Stroope Tire, Inc. Hot Springs Chamber of
Hot Springs Solar Powered Tire dealer & repair shop 500 Block Ouachita Ave Commerce Riley Art Glass Studio
Community Radio ACE Investments Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Mountain Valley Armory Century 21 Parker & Scroggins Big Axe Battleground
Real estate agency Axe throwing 600 Block Ouachita Ave Forever Beautiful
GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE Garland County Courthouse Permanent cosmetics
Chrysalis Day Spa Government Offices The Clear Spring Superior Senior Care
Day spa and Med spa Hamp Williams Building Senior living community In-home care services
Splash Wine Bar Event venue Willis & Son Roofing
Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment Surfas Culinary District Roofing contractor 800 Block West Grand Ave
Quality cookware & equipment Community Services Offices
Colorado Grill Taco Mama Side Town Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
Southwest restaurant Mexican restaurant Women’s apparel & Tea Room

Mary Catherine Liscinski, LPC
LifeWalk Professional Counseling, LLC
Professional Christian Counseling
The Parlour
Metaphysical shop

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

100 Block Park Ave HOT SPRINGY DINGY Redbeard’s Living Canvas Coffee House 2 Blocks
Craft Coffee Roastery
Majestic Lawn 700 Block Park Ave
Historic landmark Northwoods Trail Connector
Pullman Avenue short cut to
200 Block Park Ave Northwoods Urban Forest Trail

Tootsies 500 Block Park Ave Gotta Be Sharp David F. Watkins Memorial Park 900 910 Park
Pet sitting, DIY dog bath & dog gifts Resale shop Community Park & amphitheater Block Park Ave Avenue
North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor Food Court
300 Block Park Ave Wine, beer & spirits Emma Lee’s 800 Block Park Ave A beautiful neighborhood venue
Soul Food restaurant for gatherings and food events
The Legendary Vapors Bailey’s Dairy Treat 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Event & live music venue One of three drive-ins in town The Arrangement Bed and breakfast
Simple but Effective Cutz Florist 1000 Block Park Ave
400 Block Park Ave Barbershop
Park Avenue Fire Station Parkway Court Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Air-FX 600 Block Park Ave Daily, weekly, monthly
Heating & air conditioning Golden Raised Donuts Larkmartin Soaps
Park Haven Community Garden Donuts and breakfast pastries Bower Motel Handmade soaps and lotions
The Hot Springy Dingy Community vegetable garden
Gifts, jewelry, costume rentals Arkansas Tower Motel Epic Cabinets & Design 1010 Liquor
Haven United Methodist Wine, beer & spirits
Redbeard’s Living Canvas Thrift Store Short-Dodson House/Tower Motel Countertops, cabinets & accessories
Tattoos & piercings Bargains galore Gold-Inn
E-Z Mart Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
RED LIGHT ROASTERY Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Fast stop Bike service, repair, and parts
Historic boutique motel. Modern
amenities. Vintage-inspired design The Gold Inn Budget Inn/Relax Inn
Quaint Uptown motel
Lynwood Motel
Cottage Court
Shell Gas Station
Fuel and convenience store

Family Dollar
Neighborhood shopping

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Levi Baron’s Ball Benefit Gala
Set for November 6

The 30th Annual Levi Hospital Benefit Gala will be held Saturday,
November 6. This year The Baron’s Ball presents “The Pharaoh’s Feast ~ An
Egyptian Fantasy.” Vegas-style performers and talent from across the country
have been secured for an evening filled with glitz, glamour, fine dining, and a
first-class show and dancing.

Each year Davis Tillman and his wife Suellen lend their creative gifts to
support Levi Hospital’s annual fundraising event.

“This is the 18th year for the Baron, Davis Tillman, to serve as creative
director and emcee of the Baron’s Ball. Sadly, for those of us at Levi, this will be
his last Baron’s Ball,” said Jackie Arrison, VP for Development at Levi. “It will
not be the last Baron’s Ball event, just the last one with Davis,” said Arrison.

The Gala will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center in Horner
Hall beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a reception and silent auction, and will also
feature a live auction and a DJ Dance Party.

All proceeds from the Baron’s Ball will benefit the programs at Levi
Hospital including Outpatient Physical Therapy, Student Athlete Programs, Levi
Transitions Counseling, and Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care.

As a not-for-profit entity, Levi provides services within the resources of
its organization. Ticket and sponsorship opportunities are available for purchase
by visiting www.levihospitalbaronsball.org or contacting Jackie Arrison at 501-
622-3498.

If you would like more information on the services provided at Levi
Hospital visit www.levihospital.com.

3rd Annual Güdrun Mountain
Bike Festival Nov. 12-14

The Third Annual Güdrun

Mountain Bike Festival, a three-

day celebration of Hot Springs’

internationally acclaimed Northwoods

system of bike trails, will take place

November 12 - 14.

Competitive events will be

on the Northwoods Trails starting at

the Cedar Glades Trailhead. There

will be non-competitive events in the

downtown area, including a Biking Get ready mountain bikers! The 2021
and Running Expo, a nighttime Slow Güdrun Bike Fest takes place Nov. 12-14.
Roll Ride on Central Avenue along

Bathhouse Row and the Whittington Park area, on Friday, November 12, ending

with the opening night party at 420eats Food Truck Court on Malvern Avenue.

Events will include Biking/Running Expo; nighttime Slow Roll Ride;

opening night party; the Mini-Enduro race; the Full Enduro race; a Jump Jam

competition; the Attila the Hun XC MTB Race, and other activities.

The 2021 Attila the Hun competitive race to be held Sunday, November

14, will be the final race of the season for the 2021 Arkansas Mountain Bike

Championship Series. There will be areas for spectators to see the racers and cheer

them on. COVID-19 safety guidelines established by the State of Arkansas will be

in effect.

Registration will be online-only until November 12 at 5 PM for the Güdrun

Slow Roll, Enduros, and Jump Jam.

The Attila the Hun Race Registration will be open until November 12, at 7

PM. To register for any of the festival events, sign up to volunteer, secure a vendor

space, or be an event sponsor, go to www.gudrunmtbfest.org.

For more information, contact Traci Berry at 501-321-2027 or email

[email protected].

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra vocal selections includes songs made famous by Frank Alayna Wong will take to the Hot Springs stage in this season’s production of
Sinatra, Doris Day, Bob Eberly, Rosemary Clooney, and other vocal idols. The Nutcracker at LakePoint Church.

Big Band Era Revived at HS Children’s Dance Theatre
Convention Center Presents Annual

Tickets are now on sale for the November 12 performance of the Glenn Miller Nutcracker Production
Orchestra at Horner Hall in the Hot Springs Convention Center. The Miller Orchestra
will be the second of three big-band orchestra performances sponsored by Visit Hot Each year the Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company brings in
Springs this fall. great new ballet artists from around the country to ring in the holiday and inspire
our own young emerging dance artists. This season the Children’s Theatre is excited
The third performance in the series will be Juke Box Saturday Night on Friday, to welcome Dagny Hanrahan (Indianapolis Ballet) back to the stage as the Snow
December 3, according to Visit Hot Springs Marketing Director Bill Solleder. Queen in this season’s production of The Nutcracker.

“We’ll have the dance floor set up for each of the shows,” Solleder said, “and The Snow Queen sequence of variation during Snow is both challenging
we encourage everyone to get up and dance to the sounds of these legendary orchestras.” and impressive to experience. Dagny is best recalled as Princess Aurora in the 2019
production of Sleeping Beauty. Hanrahan is known for her brilliant footwork and
The Glenn Miller Orchestra consists of the music director, five saxophone incredible ballon (jump). Something to be admired and enjoyed and well worth the
players, four trumpeters, four trombonists, piano, bass and drums. There are two vocalists. ticket price to experience.
Performances include the legendary Glenn Miller hits, including “Moonlight Serenade,”
“Sunrise Serenade,” “St. Louis Blues March,” “A String of Pearls,” “Elmer’s Tune,” “In Edmond Cooper, Artistic Director, will be introducing a new Sugar Plum
the Mood” and dozens of others. Fairy, Alayna Wong, to The Children’s Theatre Stage, as the leading role in The
Nutcracker. This will be Wong’s first visit to Hot Springs, and all are looking with
Jukebox Saturday Night is a musical revue of the great big bands from the great anticipation and excitement to her performance.
1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. The performances celebrate America’s Swing Era with various
styles of music including swing, ballads, cha-chas, waltzes and tangos. The brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s musical score, particularly the grand pau,
is only matched by the challenges, both artistically and physically, of the traditional
Doors for both shows will open at 6 p.m. and the shows will begin at 7. Tickets sequence of movement demanded on the Sugar Plum Fairy as she brings the ballet
are $35 per concert for reserved table seating and are available at prekindle.com or by to the crescendo.
calling Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027.
You don’t want to miss this annual holiday experience. Six public
25th Haiku Conference at the performances this season will offer audiences a variety of opportunities to attend.
Arlington Hotel Friday, November 26, and December 3 at 7 PM, and Saturday Matinee November
27, and December 4, at 1 PM. Performances are at LakePointe Church, 1343 Albert
The Arkansas Haiku Society will host the 25th Annual Pike Road, Hot Springs.

Haiku Conference at the Arlington Resort and Spa in historic Tickets are available at http://www.hscdtc.org/tickets/. Advance ticket
purchase is required to assure seating based on health and safety guidelines.
downtown Hot Springs.
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The Conference is hosted by South Regional

Coordinating Director, Howard Lee Kilby, representing

poets from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, and

Tennessee.

This year’s conference takes place Friday and Saturday

November 5-6. The schedule for both days begins at 9AM, with

a lunch break at 12PM, followed by 2PM-5PM sessions. The

Conference is open to all: lovers and writers of haiku, as well as

those curious to discover its charms. John Stevenson is the
This year’s featured poet is John Stevenson, of featured Haiku poet.

Ithaca, NY, a former president of the HSA. An award-winning

published poet, Stevenson is the current managing editor of The Heron’s Nest, and the

former editor of Frogpond, as well as the founding member of the Route 9 Haiku Group,

which publishes Upstate Dim Sum.

Back in 1968, the Haiku Society of America was founded by 25 people at

Columbia University, all who enjoyed 17th century Japanese haiku poetry. Over 1000

members are active today. The AHS (Arkansas Haiku Society) was born in the home of

Verna Lee Hinegardener, Arkansas Poet Laureate. Under the direction of the late president,

Dr. Paul Tucker, Hot Springs earned international recognition for its contribution to haiku.

For a quarter of a century this humanities-sponsored event has been offered in

the Spa City as a gathering for haiku poets and friends to read, write, enjoy, and celebrate

both modern and ancient versions of this timeless form.

For further information, email [email protected], or call 501-767-6096.

Invitation to Intimacy

By Erin Wood
While Maumelle resident Dr. Judy Tiesel-Jensen now enjoys being

“creatively retired” and watching pelicans fly over the Arkansas River from her
writing desk, she keeps one foot firmly planted in her three-decades-long career
as a couples therapist.

Her new book, Invitation to Intimacy: What the Marriage of Two
Couples Therapists Reveals About Risk, Transformation, and the Astonishing
Healing Power of Intimacy, forthcoming November 16, is one part relationship
guide, one part memoir. In its pages, readers will encounter the power of
intimacy—thrilling, grueling, and profound—through the innermost workings
of the 35-year relationship between two marriage therapists (one being Tiesel-
Jensen, the other being her late husband, Reuel).

Spoiler alert: despite the degrees, licenses, and the specialized
knowledge the couple shared daily with their own clients, they faced the same
challenges as everyone else in lasting relationships. Fortunately, readers can
benefit greatly from coming to understand what is possible when we offer and
accept invitations to intimacy in our relationships.

Tiesel-Jensen shares, “This memoir began as a way to channel my grief
and create a legacy for my kids to see how well (or not) their parents handled
relationship challenges. Along the way, I realized that it might be encouraging
to couples in the midst of struggles and maybe even be helpful to therapists.
Intimacy in close relationships is not often tackled in books or workshops, yet it
can be a profound healing experience.”

Preorders and signed copies of Invitation to Intimacy are available for
$18.95 at etaliapress.com (take 10% off with code SPRINGMAG) and can also
be purchased through local and national booksellers.

Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in Little
Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (www.etaliapress.com). Wood is author
of Women Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives (April 2019) and
editor of and a contributor to Scars: An Anthology (2015).

The “Real” World...
November is for giving thanks. Team

Thomason, with Hot Springs 1st Choice, has many

things to be grateful for. We have healthy children and

grandchildren and many, many clients and friends to

help us celebrate all the good things.

As we head into the winter, don’t forget to

Kelly & Wayne do a little maintenance around your home - have the

“Team Thomason” fireplace professionally cleaned, mow the grass for the

last time this season, take outgrown clothes, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste,

blankets, etc. to a homeless center, school or church.

And, if you are interested in buying or selling property, please give us a

call. We still do not have enough properties listed for the buyers that are looking

right now. If you are thinking of selling, please call us and we will be happy to

discuss the market and your options.

15 • The Springs Magazine • November 2021

Master Gardeners:
“Though We Gotta Say
Good-by for the Summer...”
Spa Running Festival and
By Teresa Withers Squirt Race Nov. 13th

As a Garvan Woodland Gardens golf cart driver,

I am often asked what my favorite season is. Secretly it is

autumn; I love how the coolness of the air begins a journey

that is almost magical. We open the door to hues of red,

yellow and orange leaves in trees, shrubs and flowers. We The Spa Running Festival is presented by Window Mart - Half Marathon,

say hello to pumpkins, hot cocoa, and hot apple cider. 10K, 5K & 1K Squirt Race. Come Run November 13, through beautiful Hot Springs

But as I write this, summer is still holding on to National Park. It's a BIG year for the festival. Celebrating 100 years of Hot Springs

the last little bit of colorful beauty before it says good-bye National Park. Celebrating 40 years of the Spa 10K race, which started this festival,

for another 9 months. Most will say whatever season it and celebrating the return of the Summit2Summit Half Marathon.

happens to be at the Gardens becomes their favorite for that The Spa Running Festival is an event for everyone… kids, walkers,

span of time. This summer was different for me because of beginners to elite runners, and those that like a challenge. The 1K Squirt Race is for

severe allergies, then bronchitis which eventually led to a kids 2 - 10 years of age. The 5K is a fast and flat course and for both walkers and

Covid diagnosis. I missed out on a spectacular performance The Peacock Flower has a runners. The 10K started this event 40 years ago and runners enjoy the beauty of
held only in the months of June through August.
long bloom season. running West Mountain.
That was until I returned on a cool brisk morning
This will be the 6th year of the Summit2Summit Half Marathon. Do you
in September. I was finishing my walk before my shift began and there she was! Highlighted
like a challenge - well you got it - the course takes you through the scenic National
by a ray of sunshine peeking through the trees, I was welcomed by the most magnificent
Park going summit to summit on Hot Springs Mountain/North Mountain AND West
colors of red and yellow dancing in the sunlight as if her last hurrah of Summer. I was like
Mountain.
a kid in a candy store. Lighting and timing are crucial even for the amateur photographer.
Come enjoy the Expo
I was determined not to walk off before getting the perfect shot!
on Friday at the Hot Springs
My new friend has several names. Some call her the Peacock Flower while
Convention Center. Partner
others refer to her as the Pride of Barbados. This semi-evergreen plant reaches 8-10 feet
with friends from the Gudrun
tall and wide, perfect for zones 8-10. She has a long bloom season and is perfect for
Northwoods Mountain Bike
contemporary, rustic, or tropical gardens. Being drought tolerant, care is easy for any
Festival that also happens that
gardener and she loves being in the sun. Some also refer to this beauty as the Red Bird
weekend. Then, after the race
of Paradise and can be seen covered with hummingbirds and butterflies throughout the
hang around to enjoy great food,
summer into September.
the beer tent, picture taking,
The last two years have not been easy, I have learned to slow down and enjoy
socializing, and bragging rights
nature the way she had always been intended to be!
that you conquered (BOTH)
Class of 2019 Master Gardener, Teresa Withers, volunteers with GC Master
mountains.
Gardeners of the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. Master Gardeners
Proceeds from
pool skills and resources to improve home horticulture, stimulate interest in plants and
the race benefit three great
gardening, and encourage beautification. For more information, call 501-623-6841 or
organizations: Friends of the
email [email protected]. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is an
Parks, Adult and Teen Challenge of Arkansas, and the Spa Pacers Running Club -
equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action institution. 
Buzz Wilson Scholarship Program.

Northwoods November The Spa Running Festival has a race for every family member so Come

Run With Us through the National Park, Saturday, November 13, a landmark event

in beautiful, historic downtown Hot Springs! Register at www.sparunningfest.com.

Full Frost Moon Bike Ride Squirt Race Details
The Northwoods Full Frost Moon Group
Mountain Bike Ride will take place Friday, The Squirt Race is November 13th, 2021, at 11 AM and will start on
November 19, at 6PM*. The rides will be no drop
beginner to intermediate routes. The routes will Convention Blvd across from Embassy Suites. The cost is $10 and participants will
depend on the skill level of the participants.
receive a T-shirt and a medal. 1st-3rd place awards will be given to each boy and girl
Each ride will last for about an hour on the
trails. Riders will meet at the Waterworks Trailhead, in their age group. 
300 Pineland Drive, at 6:00 PM. All riders must
have a mountain bike in working order, helmet, front The age groups and distances are:
light, back-up light source, and water to hydrate.
Come shred with us by the light of the moon!!!! Ages 2 - 4:  2/10 of a mile Ages 5 - 6:  3/10 of a mile
(Insert howl) The last ride for 2021 is Saturday,
December 18. Ages 7 - 8:  4/10 of a mile Ages 9 - 10:  5/10 of a mile 

*Follow Facebook: Northwoods Trails-Hot Parents are allowed to run/walk with the younger kids.
Springs Trail Conditions group for weather updates
leading up to each event. Meet @ 6 PM. Ride @ 6:30 PM. Immediately after each age group race, the awards will be given to the 1st,

2nd, and 3rd place finishers for each age group, both girls and boys.

Onsite registration will be available the morning of the race from 8 AM

– 9:15 AM inside the Bank of OZK Arena. For more information, contact Cindy

Wade, Squirt Race Director at 501-545-3458, or visit www.sparunningfest.com.

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Happy Productive Life:

Be Brave: Karma Has Your Back

By Christi Nation

A couple of years ago, my

friend, Rachel, became pregnant out of

wedlock in her early thirties. She chose

to keep the pregnancy, shared her single

parenthood publicly, and was fired from

her job because of those choices. It was

a huge surprise that her employer would

do that in this day and time.

Rachel had just bought a home

for herself and her young son and had

another baby on the way. She didn’t

know where her next paycheck was

coming from.
Rachel made several positive Christi Nation, creator of Happy Pro-
ductive Life.
choices instead of caving in to fear. She

chose to have that sweet baby. She chose to use her story to inspire others. She

chose to pick herself up after being treated unfairly and found the perfect fit job for

her to support her family and thrive. I call that karma. 

Rachel used courage every step of the way. There’s no bravery unless

there’s adversity. 

Until next time, here are your Happiness Actions:

1. Think about God having a better imagination than you when righting

a wrong.

2. Take action through fear. The momentum carries you through to the

other side. 

Christi Nation, President of Nation Training and Development, began writing this

column in 2015 under the Happiness Actions name. To reach more people, she

changed the column title because it fit better with her mission - To help others with

their productivity & peace of mind. You can reach her at www.NationTD.com.

2021 Huff! Puff!
Then Stuff Yourself!

The 2021 5K Turkey Trot will be held
on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November
25. Come run on the iconic Hot Springs Creek
Greenway Trail and support future trail construction
in Hot Springs.

Family friendly for all ages and abilities.
Lots of awards! Exercise fun before your feast!
Special thanks to presenting sponsor Window Mart
and all of the event sponsors.

Register today at www.runsignup.com.
Registration is $25. The race begins at 8 AM.
Transportation Depot and Hot Springs Creek
Greenway Trail.

The event is hosted by Hot Springs Friends
of the Parks and City of Hot Springs Parks & Trails Department. To volunteer, call
Tracy at 501-655-0537.

17 • The Springs Magazine • November 2021

In the seventh of her ten articles focusing on the Ace through Ten Cards, The first person to text the location of this pose by Karen Watson Reeves,
Michelle Crandell reviews The Sevens. (text 501-681-0566) gets a free yoga class! Photography: Fred Padilla

Tarot: The Sevens Yoga: Benefits of

By Michelle Crandell High Crescent Lunge
In Tarot, sevens indicate a need to change how you understand human
By Karen Watson Reeves
suffering. If you resist or ignore “big picture”, spiritual interpretations, you will miss In this posture, there is a whole lotta stretching, strengthening, and yes, even
important growth opportunities or suffer without getting the life lesson each seven
offers. balancing going on! With the arms above the head, the shoulders and neck get an equal
share of stretch, helping to reduce any stiffness in those areas that tend to carry a lot
Seven of Swords: FUTILITY. Creating a dream, then talking yourself out of of tension.
it. THEFT: Someone takes your idea and implements it. SPIRITUAL LESSON: Good
ideas, even great ideas show up “on the airwaves.” Such inspirations are gifts from the The hip flexors and quads get nice and stretchy in the back extended leg. The
universe. If you don’t use an inspiration, someone else will. Your openness to divine deep stretch to the lower body, like the glutes, the quads, and the hamstrings, helps
inspiration belongs to you, though. create toned/strong muscles.

Seven of Cups: SELF INDULGENCE IS SELF NEGLECT. Playing Squeezing the shoulder blades together and lifting the upper body helps to
“victim” or “martyr” traps people. Ignoring negative consequences of addiction give the chest a nice opening.
destroys people. SPIRITUAL LESSON: Facing indulgence/neglect patterns initiates a
spiritual path to compassion, objectivity, and self-care. The standing poses build strength. As the knees, ankles, hips, shoulders,
elbows, and entire spine are flexed, those joints and the muscles surrounding them are
Seven of Wands: STAND UP FOR YOURSELF. Say ‘no’ to what is not all strengthened.
intuitively, energetically right for you. SPIRITUAL LESSON: You are responsible for
the “energy you bring into the room.” Others are, too. Protect yourself from “energy Standing balance poses are typically standing on one leg, and High Crescent
vampires.” Lunge does not fall into that category. But honestly, I struggle to stay in this pose more
than in Tree Pose! Holding this pose builds stability and stamina, which helps the
Seven of Pentacles: FEARING FAILURE OR SUCCESS. Hard work student move on to other challenging things on and off the mat. I call it “stick-to-it-ive-
is not paying off as you imagined. You fear you don’t “deserve” success or success ness” and mastering a yoga pose, even if for a minute, is rewarding.
won’t matter. SPIRITUAL LESSON: Redefine “success” and “failure.” Shift focus
from outcome to process. Is this work/sacrifice worth it spiritually? Would completion Practicing yoga is fun because it IS challenging, and there are so many poses
grow you or would letting go? that boredom is not an issue. Games are also fun, so let’s incorporate a yoga game!
We all remember some version of Where’s Waldo. Let’s play a game called, “Where’s
Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, Yoga Karen?” The first person to identify where the pose is photographed (thanks,
she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To learn Fred Padilla) and texts me (501-681-0566) the location gets a free yoga class!
more, email [email protected], or call 501-655-6242.
Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006. Owner of
The Yoga Place, at 301 Whittington Avenue, she became a registered yoga/children’s
yoga teacher in 2011. She is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff and is an adjunct
instructor at National Park College. When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful
outdoors of the National Park, especially from her bicycle. For more information
about her studio and for her schedule of classes, visit www.theyogaplacehs.com.

The Springs Magazine • November 2021 • 18

Cranberries were first studied for their plant pigments, but now scientists
are looking at their unique health benefits.

Cranberries Add

a Little Zing to Health

By Alison Crane
For me, it started with a heathier version of an oatmeal chocolate chip

cookie and the next thing I knew, I was adding them to salads and rice and bread
and more. Until that fateful cookie, I had never been a fan of cranberries. Now, my
whole family enjoys cranberries, and the benefits are not just a great added zing of
flavor.

Nutritionally, cranberries have a lot going for them. Cranberries contain
only about 25 calories in a half cup of fresh berries. Fresh cranberries contain no
cholesterol, virtually no fat and very little sodium. One serving provides 10% of the
recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, plus vitamins A, E, and K and they are
high in fiber. Cranberries also provide plenty of natural antioxidants, specifically
from a subclass of flavonoids call proanthocyanidins and are also responsible for
giving the fruit its red color.

Cranberries were first studied for their plant pigments, but now scientists
are looking at their unique health benefits. Often, doctors will recommend drinking
cranberry juice or cocktail as preventive for urinary tract infections due to its
ability to prevent E. coli from adhering to the cells that line the urinary tract. The
antioxidants also support cardiovascular health and may reduce the risk for some
cancers.

For the holiday season, cranberries are a traditional dish that often stirs
up debate on whether they should be eaten jellied from a can or as a relish sauce.
Regardless of which way you prefer them, cranberries are a great addition to any
meal and make a great taste contrast with chicken or pork as well as turkey.

If you would like to learn more about adding cranberries to your diet or
would like some healthy tips for your holiday meal planning, contact the Garland
County Extension Service at 501-623-6841 or email [email protected]. You can visit
our website at University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative
Extension Service (uada.edu)

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. 

19 • The Springs Magazine • November 2021