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About the Cover … Hot Water Hill Music & Arts Festival Artwork by Chris & Sandy Meeks

When it comes to finding outrageous covers for The Springs Magazine, sometimes it just takes asking the right person. In this case, a casual ask to Sonny Kay over at Low Key Arts lead to our good fortune in snagging a second Chris Meeks cover. (Check out our March 2021 issue.) Chris and his wife Sandy are the creative geniuses behind this madcap poster designed for Hot Water Hills Music

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Yoga: Benefits of Upward Facing Plank

Do you know the location of this photo of Karen Watson Reeves demonstrating Upward Facing Plank pose? First correct answer wins 3 free yoga classes. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesUpward Facing Plank is a pose that requires quite a bit of strength in the abdominal muscles, along with the leg muscles and shoulders. Keeping the knees bent in a reverse table position is a good modification while

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New Artist in Town Offers Classes in Acrylics

Sign up now for fall art classes with Margie Resto-Adams. There’s a new artist in town – meet Margie Resto-Adams. She has been painting and teaching art for over 20 years. Classically trained in the figure, she has been exploring mixed media and other genres. There is so much to explore and pull inspiration from.  Resto-Adams has been teaching online art classes for over five years. “I love teaching art

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There’s Something for Every Geek at Spa-Con 2022

Spa-Con, an annual multi-genre entertainment, pop culture, and comic convention, lands in the Spa City September 23 – 25, at the Hot Springs Convention Center. It’s not just comic books and sci-fi/fantasy-related films and television. This convention includes pop culture and entertainment elements spanning virtually all genres, including Horror • Animation • Anime • Manga • Toys • Action Figures • Collectible card games • Video games • Webcomics •

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Fall HomeFest Benefits Altrusa

Village True Value Home Center and the Village Voice newspaper have joined forces to create Fall HomeFest on Saturday, September 24, from 9 AM – 7 PM. The event will be held at 4650 N HWY 7 in the parking lot of Village True Value Home Center. The theme is Celebrating Everything Local and offers free admission, 58 great places to shop, a unique Speaker Series, great food and drink,

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SIDETOWN SCOOP: Explore Sidetown, Hot Springs to find interesting businesses and people.

Listen to Lacey Loo on KUHS, 102.5 FM. Finding Her Groove With KUHS By Alana Merritt MahaffeyYou’ve been there. So have I. We are the dial surfers, bored and floating between radio stations looking for just the right mix. And local KUHS radio disc jockey Lacey Loo has been there. Like a lot of ‘80s and ‘90s kids, she made her own mixtapes perfectly suited to a style she calls

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PACA Yard Sale to Benefit Splash Pad at Watkins Park

Park Avenue Community Association is hosting a Block Party and yard Sale on Saturday, September 17 from 9 AM-2 PM, at 909 Park Avenue and 1003 Park Ave, in Hot Springs National Park. The Yard Sale begins at 9AM. Spots are available to rent for $20 for your own yard sale. PACA is accepting yard sale donations and proceeds go to the Splash Pad at Watkins Park. Lunch begins at Noon at 909

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Do You Believe in Angels?

By Peggy LindseyNearly 8 in 10 Americans believe in these heavenly beings! In a recent study, 77% of adults believe in the existence of angels, while 30% more women do than men. Angels are spiritual beings created by God, whose mission is to communicate messages, give direction, offer comfort, and protect humankind. According to Angelology, the study of angels, there are nine “choirs” or branches of angels; however, only two

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New Venue for Jazz Fest 2022

The Hot Springs Jazz Society is excited to announce a change in venue and the new schedule for JazzFest 2022. The Central Theatre, 1008 Central Avenue, in Hot Springs will host JazzFest 2022 on Saturday, Sept 3. Jazz lovers will have plenty of music to enjoy from Noon until 4 PM for this traditionally free music event for the community. The evening show will be a ticketed event featuring The Big Dam

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Come Solve the Mystery at Old MacDonald’s Barn Party

The cast of the Murder and Macabre Mystery Dinner Theater at their last production, “Wizard of Oz.” (l-r) T.J. Griffith, Steve Freeman, Paul Lowe, Frank Janaskie, Lynn Janaskie. Old MacDonald is well and feeling his oats. In fact, he has decided to have a good old fashion Halloween Barnyard Party and the Murder & Macabre Mystery Dinner Theater folks are inviting you to this zany who-dun-it. Come ready to help

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Jackson House Launches 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. Fundraising can sometimes be a tall task, but on September 23 and 24, Jackson House is taking 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 4 stories. Each participant must

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Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival is Ready to Rock

Nashville’s Hillbilly Casino will perform at Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival. Low Key Arts is pleased to present the 10th annual Hot Water Hills Music & Arts Festival (HWH), on Friday and Saturday, September 30 and October 1. The festival takes place at Hill Wheatley Plaza at 605 Central Ave., in downtown Hot Springs National Park.  The live music lineup this year is a fiery mix from around

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Master Gardener Plant Sale and Garden Show 

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Master Gardeners: Springtime is just around the Corner… 

by Susan Koenig  Springs around the corner.Our excitement builds. Our need to dig in the dirt will soon be fulfilled. We’re planning our gardens and shopping seed catalogs. We’re preparing our pots and watching video blogs. We’re dreaming of the garden and buying seeds and plants, And figuring how to get rid of the squash bugs and ants! The sun’s rays