Happy 33rd Anniversary Gallery Walk The Springs Magazine called on artist Gary Simmons for one of his famed Gallery Walk cartoons for our August cover to commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of Gallery Walk. Simmons likes to portray us at our finest and he certainly managed that with his comical cartoon. We hope you’ll take a trip to Downtown Hot Springs for Gallery Walk on Friday, August 5, from 5-9 PM.
The starts had to align perfectly to photograph from a boat, on the lake, while Karen demonstrates Revolved Head-to-Knee pose, on a paddleboard. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesWhew! It’s hot, right? As I am writing in mid-July for the August edition of The Springs, we are in the midst of an unrelenting heat/drought wave. August is also traditionally hot and dry in Arkansas. What is a person
Jimmy Miller, owner of the DeSoto Rock Shop on Central Avenue in Downtown Hot Springs, bought The Vapors in 2017 and has since been working on renovating and restoring the historic property. In 2021, Darrell Faircloth came on board in a marketing position which became a managerial role after Tom Wilkins’ departure. Darrell, a frequent visitor to Hot Springs all his life, made the move from Dallas in 2019 with
The iconic Hawkins Power and Light van that was famously flipped by telekinetic power by the character Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, in the first season of the Stranger Things TV series will be on display for fans at the Spa-Con 6.0 comics and pop culture convention in Hot Springs, September 23 – 25. “The ‘Hawkins van flip’ is one of the most iconic scenes in the Stranger Things
Riders train for the September 4 Tour De Salvation. On Sunday, Sept 4, The Salvation Army will host the first Tour De Salvation, a bike riding event for the entire family in Hot Springs. Bike riders can choose between seven routes from challenging to casual, including the 45-mile Full tour de Salvation, which includes a ride to the Hot Springs Mountain tower, over West Mountain and Blacksnake Road. The Medio
Tracy Albrecht is having a great time at RetroFit in this 1950s Bobbisox Ice Scream dress and Sourpuss martini drink crop sweater. Lana Pierce, owner of Sidetown’s RetroFit, remembers how retail used to be. “My grandmother worked at JCPenney’s in the late 70s. I still have her nametag.” Pierce recalls the tenderness her grandmother had with each shopper. She told them when they looked good … or didn’t. Pierce also
Pocket Theatre presents The Music Man, on August 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7:00 PM. August 7, 14 2:30 PM., at 170 Ravine Street. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic, and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. The Music Man follows
By Rachel Houston My husband, Kenneth, recently planted two types of evergreen trees that provide privacy and serve as a windbreak. I chose them due to their shape and fast growth. The first is the Green Giant Arborvitae – Thuja standishii x plicata and the second tree is the Leyland Cypress – Cupressocyparis leylandii. The Green Giant Arborvitae is a hybrid coniferous pyramidal evergreen that will live about 40 years. It grows
The Lupus Foundation will hold its fundraiser Saturday, August 13. This year’s fundraiser celebrates Rayvn Bledsoe – a lupus patient and lupus volunteer. An Evening with Grady Nichols Smooth Jazz Concert will be held at The Hotel Hot Springs, located at 305 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the show starts at 7:15 PM. Tickets Are $40 each in advance; $45 at the door. Dancing and
Jax enjoys quality time with, mom, Lola Warren, a Certified Dog Trainer, and puppy lover. Dog adoptions have skyrocketed since the pandemic began, evidence that people get enormous value from the companionship of dogs – providing even more comfort in times of stress or worry. Yet problems with canine pets can lead to displeasure, causing even great relationships to turn sour. Correcting behavioral problems – better yet, avoiding them altogether
By Peggy Lindsey There is a deeper form of self-care, and it takes a lot of courage if one is willing to dive in. It is about creating a life you are in love with. Sometimes the process isn’t all that pretty. The first step is being sincerely honest with yourself and to decide right then, that you will no longer run away from your problems or sweep them under
The very successful June Pride Month Walk drew nearly 300 people. The Hot Springs Pride Alliance (HSPA) will be hosting its second annual “Halloween Spooktacular” Sat., Oct. 29, 8:00 P.M. -12:00 A.M., at Whittington Place, 301 Whittington Avenue. This fundraiser will benefit the Tuggle and Shelby Clinic AIDS Resource Center (ARC), Garland County’s only nonprofit medical clinic for HIV and AIDS treatment. This year’s theme is “Spooktacular Sideshow,” a party
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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
