The Persimmon Fairy” by Faye Hedera Art Blooms Alongside Spring! This month, we revel in the beautiful union of art and nature in Hot Springs. Our cover star is “The Persimmon Fairy” by Faye Hedera, one of 20 breathtaking pieces chosen for the “Art Moves” exhibit along the scenic Hot Springs Greenway Trail. Immerse yourself in a 10-day celebration of art during “Arts & the Park!” This vibrant, family-friendly festival
Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Archer’s Pose while anticipating the upcoming solar eclipse. Photo by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson Reeves As this edition of The Springs Magazine is out for distribution, the Total Eclipse of the Spa will be just days away, an event we have been anticipating and planning for many months. Signs, posters, flyers, eclipse glasses, and conversations all build up the excitement. I hope our residents and visitors
Cadets prepare to do an F.O.D. walk (Foreign Object or Debris Walk) at the Airport. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was founded in 1941 and was established as the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force seven years later. CAP was chartered by Congress as a nonprofit organization for youth development, aerospace education, and to promote general aviation. CAP operates the world’s largest fleet of single-engine aircraft for search and
The Hot Springs Sister City Program festival committee is delighted to announce the winners of the 2024 Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival Haiku Competition sponsored by The Springs Magazine with generous support from Howard Lee Kilby. The competition, which aimed to celebrate the beauty of the Japanese poetry form, received an overwhelming response from talented poets across the state who submitted their cherry blossom-inspired poems. YOUTH WINNERS Sophia Hedrick Blossoms
The Stardust Big Band will grace the Arlington Crystal Ballroom stage on Sunday, April 28 at 3 PM. $10 admission, Free for students K-12. This band is dedicated to the big band arrangements of the 40s-60s with a peppering of the most recent big band arrangements of Michael Buble, Gordon Goodwin’s The Big Phatt Band, and Bob Curnow’s L.A. Big Band. Formed in 1982, Stardust has been a mainstay in
Happy 6th anniversary to Arkansas’s Award Winning, Longest Running Renaissance Faire, The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire! Get ready, Arkansas. The Gates Family Entertainment LLC, home of The Hot Springs Renaissance Faire, the Arkansas Viking Festival, and many other events has a NEW website, NEW tickets, and passes, such as the all-NEW time traveler’s pass. The new time traveler’s pass is the brand-new season pass allowing you to come and experience
By Michael RanftAlpha-gal syndrome is a food allergy caused by a bite from a Lone Star tick. It can cause symptoms such as hives, itching, stomach pain, and diarrhea. There is no Western medical treatment as yet for this syndrome, but it can be managed by avoiding red meat and other products made from mammals. In serious cases, it can cause anaphylaxis and a visit to the emergency room. There
Join Park Avenue Community Association (PACA) for a community cleanup and Trash to Treasure Festival Saturday, April 27. The annual PACA-sponsored Spring Cleanup will take place at 10 AM. Then Upcycle-Topia will begin at Noon – a festival dedicated to showcasing art created from discarded materials, everything from tin cans and bottle caps turned into beautiful jewelry, to scrap metal sculptures, to unique garden ornaments. The event demonstrates the resourcefulness
Christi Nation By Christi Nation“Worry is essentially a misuse of imagination.” – Alex F. Osborn Use your imagination for good – not negativity. Do not settle for any thought that is not worthy of you. You wouldn’t want someone saying negative things about you. Why should you let your own mind do that to you? “But I can’t control my mind!” Yes, you can. Your brain does not control you. The brain
Named after its historic location, The Happy Hollow hotel is just a few steps away from one of the best cold water springs in town. Guests say it best. Here are some of the recent reviews highlighting how The Happy Hollow shines: ~ Google Local Guide brandOWNage visited in early March 2024 after being disappointed in previous accommodations saying, “We absolutely adored this hotel! We were staying down the street
By Leigh Ann HicksAre destructive deer making you deranged? Are those exciting plants you so lovingly planted nibbled to nubs overnight? Well, I recommend checking out Deer-Resistant Design by Karen Chapman, available at Garland County Library. This book is subtitled Fence-Free Gardens that Thrive Despite Deer and contains strategies and suggestions for thwarting the deer that are making life miserable. There are 13 chapters featuring gorgeous photographs of gardens from different parts
Step into the world of magic with two spellbinding shows at the Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic. The Maxwell Blade Theatre of Magic is set to enchant audiences with a dynamic double bill featuring the main show, “The Maxwell Blade Show,” and the captivating “Jonathan Erlandson’s Parlor Magic.” This magical extravaganza, running six nights a week during the Spring and Summer Seasons, promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. Prepare for
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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
