By Eve VictoryLast year, I shared the results of my class’ Food Prep assignment, wherein students compose a 12-line poem reprising their food memories. Given we are nearing the end of 2020, I think it even more appropriate to share their thoughts on how food has shaped their lives and left indelible impressions. Though we will not all be able to share the holidays in the same way, remember to
Tis the season to kiss under the mistletoe. By Lin JohnsonKissing under sprigs of mistletoe is a well-known holiday tradition, but its history as a symbolic herb dates back thousands of years. Many ancient cultures prized it for healing properties. The Greeks used it as a cure for everything from menstrual cramps to spleen disorders, and the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder noted it could be used as a balm
Low Key Arts’ (LKA) new online virtual interview series, Movers and Makers, debuted in October and has attracted viewers from all over the U.S. Hosted by LKA Executive Director, Sonny Kay, the series presents in-depth conversations with artists, musicians, and instigators contributing to popular culture through their work and their lifestyles. Episode Three features Robin Laananen, a photographer/tour manager who has devoted a decade to trekking around the world with
This is the month of “covers” for The Springs Magazine. Back in May and June we promised to include our Mother’s and Father’s Day covers once we were in print again. What better time than now to give a little present to all the great mom’s and dad’s that were our cover gals and guys? Please check out pages 6 and 7 in our December issue to once again salute
This magical photo of Karen Watson Reeves demonstrating Side Plank Pose was taken at the fountain on Arlington Lawn. Photography – Fred Padilla By Karen Watson ReevesSide Plank Pose is one of the more challenging postures for me, so I usually take one of the modifications and then build up to the more challenging ones. The pose is worth the effort because: It builds core strength. You have to activate
By Peggy LindseyChristmas is a magical time, and it seems even more important this year to fully embrace the wonder of the season. The holidays evoke all kinds of emotions . . . the memories of simpler times in our younger days, the losses of our loved ones, and the uncertainties that rise when in disquieting times. But even as we feel these things so deeply within, gazing at twinkling
Gretchen Miller retires as Executive Director. The Hot Springs Jazz Society (HSJS) would like to thank Gretchen Miller (formerly Taylor) for her outstanding service to the Jazz Society as Executive Director for the past 15 years. Through several changes of board members and presidents, Miller has helped the Jazz Society through many transitions, through growth, through the economic ups and downs. Miller juggled a marriage, raising a family and working
Local artist, RayShaun McNary, created this design for “Be Nice! Arkansas” t-shirts. The Arkansas design company, Be Nice! Arkansas, recently teamed up with Hot Springs artist RayShaun McNary, to create a new t-shirt design. “This is a limited-edition shirt so I hope you’ll order and I’m so proud to partner with this enormously talented young man,” said Diana Hampo, the force behind Be Nice! Arkansas. When approached, McNary did not
The Garland County Habitat for Humanity ReStores have partnered with Toys for Tots this holiday season as a donation location to provide toys for underprivileged children in Hot Springs and surrounding areas. “We are so happy to have our ReStores as drop-off locations for Toys for Tots this holiday season,” said Ben Baker, ReStore Director. “Toys for Tots is an incredible organization that helps children have a Christmas who otherwise
Karen Covey (l), Adult Circulation Supervisor, and Paul Kagebein (r), Adult Services Programmer, accept a donation made by Phyllis Collins (c) on behalf of the Christ of the Hills United Methodist Church. By Paul KagebeinThe Garland County Library will function as a donation drop off location for a Food and Essentials Holiday Drive through December 31st. Accepted donations include nonperishable (and unopened) foods, pet food & supplies, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, essential
On December 6th, enjoy a fine bowl of Gazpacho, the cold tomato soup. By Alison CraneOne would think that a national day celebrating a cold soup would be established on a warm day of summer. For National Gazpacho Day, that is not the case. Whatever the reason, Sunday, December 6th, is a day that a few hardy individuals will deliberately eat gazpacho, a cold tomato soup. Just so everyone is
A Tarot reading for the Holiday Season delves into The Mind, The Body and The Spirit in this three-card reading By Michelle CrandellFor many of us, the 2020 Holiday Season and the beginning of 2021 will be very different from what we have experienced in years gone by. Traditions and plans we have come to expect may need to be altered in the light of present realities. I am sharing
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August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone. For 37 years, our artists,
Can you find this mural? Text us a selfie with it in the month of August and receive a free drop-in! 501-651-0545. Hint: Donuts on Park Avenue. Photo by Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensYoga is often described as the practice of finding balance—both on and off the
Registration is now open for the Eighth Annual Gudrun Mountain Bike Festival on Hot Springs’ acclaimed Northwoods Trails. The mountain bike extravaganza annually attracts hundreds of bikers of all abilities to Northwoods, which has been voted the No. 1 trail system in Arkansas six times. There are events geared for professionals, novice
When the sun dips below the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs reveals a vibrant and surprisingly diverse nightlife scene waiting to be explored. From cozy dive bars and bustling craft breweries to cocktail lounges and venues pulsing with live music, there’s an after-dark adventure suited for every mood. Whether you’re looking
