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The Exquisite Egg By Erin Wood A Hot Springs native, artist Isabel B. Anthony’s lifelong passion for embellishing eggs—ignited in the 1960s by a Ladies’ Home Journal article about the enameled and precious-jeweled Easter eggs of world-renowned Russian jeweler Peter Carl Fabergé—is reflected in her new book The Exquisite Egg: One Artist’s Embellished Creations.  Releasing March 1, just in time for Easter baskets, the book shares images of over 100

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Remarkably Routen

Please join us in celebrating Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day, and Women’s History Month by recognizing the accomplishments of Arkansas’s very own Dr. I. J. Routen. By Liz ColgroveIn honor of National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day (March 1st) and Women’s History month, we here at The Springs Magazine would like to invite you to sit back and revel in the “her-story” of Dr.

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Tarot and Astrology

The Major Arcana By Michelle Crandell The Tarot has synchronicity with Astrology. Each sign of the Zodiac is connected to a Major Arcana card. Aries is associated with The Emperor card, Taurus with The Hierophant, Gemini with The Lovers, Cancer with The Chariot, Leo with Strength, Virgo with The Hermit, Libra with Justice, Scorpio with Death, Sagittarius with Temperance, Capricorn with The Devil, Aquarius with the Star and Pisces with

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What the Garland County Library Can Do For You: Part 1

Much more is what can be found at our local library. Jigsaw puzzles, telescopes, audiobooks, and so much more for people of all ages. By Erin Baber The mission statement says it best: The Garland County Library connects you to materials, information, and services that promote learning and enjoyment for all ages. We are your Connection Point to the information you need, including books, movies, music, and much more. But

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Haiku Added to the Cherry Blossom Festival

Haiku is a natural for the Cherry Blossom Festival which celebrates Japanese culture. The Hot Springs Sister City Program, in partnership with the Arkansas Haiku Society, has announced the First Annual Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku Competition. Top entries will be invited to read their winning haikus at the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival on April 3, 2022, and will be published and displayed at the event. A haiku is a

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2022 Mardi Gras Costume Ball & Contest in May at Hotel Hot Springs

Mardi Gras & Costume Ball Contest Emcee Sharon Turrentine with 2020 winners. 2022 Costume Contest – Total prizes $1,000.  Split among Best Couple, Best Male, Best Female, Crowd Favorite. Hot Springs Jazz Society’s 10th Annual Fundraiser Bash! Date – Saturday, May 21, 6:00 pm, in the Hotel Hot Springs’ Ballroom, doors open at 5:30.  Valet parking available.   Happenings – Cajun Food Buffet, special alcohol drinks for sale.  Before-show floor entertainment. 

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Adirondack Chair Auction Main Event at Fundraiser

In a juried process, 15 artists’ entries were selected to be painted on Arkansas Cypress Adirondack Chairs for HSACA’s annual fundraiser. The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 23, at Mid America Science Museum. Hot Seats in Hot Springs will offer a fun-filled evening capitalizing on a large pool of creative resources to raise money in support of HSACA’s mission to celebrate,

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Murder In the Land Of Oz Rescheduled

The cast of Murder of the Classic Monsters. Front (L to R) Paul Lowe, Steve Freeman, Frank Janaskie (Back Row)T.J. Griffith, Lynn Janaskie The Land of OZ is in turmoil-and it isn’t another tornado from Kansas! Dorothy Gail has been murdered and no one knows who did it.  Could it have been Glenda, the good witch, or Elphaba, the wicked witch? What about Scarecrow, The Tin Man, Cowardly Lion, or

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

Moku Playland Pop-Up Opens June 1 with Interactive, Screen-Free Fun for Families  Families and visitors to downtown Hot Springs will have the opportunity to experience a unique style of hands-on play this summer as Moku Playland opens June 1 for a special month-long pop-up at 831 Central Avenue.  Open Thursday-Tuesday

World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect