“Lunar New Year” by Artist Longhua Xu. . . Artist’s Statement… by Longhua Xu Art comes from the soul of the artist. Inspired pieces come from inspired artists. February generally marks the Chinese Lunar New Year in the East and Valentine’s Day in the West, and this year I am inspired by my family. For the first time in several decades, both of my children are home – particularly my daughter
Paul Wineland – Jackson House Photography by Pam Clark As we kick off our 33rd year of publishing, we’re honoring the spirit of volunteering, leadership, commitment to a cause, and giving back to the community. Paul Wineland, our cover feature, is a shining example of these qualities. His decision to volunteer stems from a desire to give back to Jackson House, an organization that once supported him. Thanks to Pam
by Pam ClarkA big thank you to photographer extraordinaire Pam Clark for the delightful Santa photo! He’s waiting to meet you out at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, a joyful Kwanzaa, and a blessed holiday season! (Did we cover all of them?) It’s been such a pleasure working with you all this year, and we’re truly grateful for your support and collaboration.
Our November issue pays tribute to our veterans, shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions of local veteran artists. We honor their service and creativity, showcasing their unique perspectives through art. A special thanks goes to Richard Stephens, not only a veteran but our long-time curator of cover designs. It’s fitting that his artwork “Fall”, graces this month’s cover, representing both his military service and artistic talent. We extend our
Space Cowboy A film about skydiver and cinematographer Joe Jennings, directed by Marah Strauch and Bryce Leavitt October in Hot Springs is brimming with festivals, and The Springs Magazine is thrilled to feature one of this year’s highlights on our cover. Celebrating its 33rd year, our Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival is the longest-running documentary film festival in the country. For many years, The Springs has had the honor of including
“Big Steam’s Victor Wainwright” Photo by Austin Britt We decided to mix things up for our September cover, stepping away from our usual format to showcase this vibrant photo of one of the headliners at the upcoming Big Steam Music Festival. As the Delta sounds return to historic downtown Hot Springs, Big Steam is gearing up for its third year with a lineup that’s sure to rock the city. We’re
“City of the Arts” Gallery Walk Celebrates 35 years • 420 Consecutive Months August 2024 As Gallery Walk celebrates its 35th anniversary this month, our cover showcases just a fraction of the art that has contributed to this significant milestone. Over these 35 years, spanning 420 consecutive months, countless galleries, thousands of artists, and, as noted by our city leaders, millions of visitors have left their mark on our arts
Courtesy of Eden Davis, our July cover photo – “Needs Unseen: Not All Special Needs Are Visible” is a family photo taken at beautiful Whittington Park in downtown Hot Springs. From (l-r), meet Rhonda Adams (aka Grandma), Araya Adams, Joshua Adams, Zoey Bennett, and Eden Davis, (aka Mom). Advocacy for her autistic daughter, Zoey, has taken Eden on a journey to find and create resources for our special needs community.
A serendipitous encounter at the grand opening of the Hot Springs Music Trail brought about our June cover, marking yet another thrilling collaboration of talent and imagination. Sparked by a conversation with Erin Wood, proprietor of Et Alia Press and the distinguished author behind our Arkansas Books monthly feature, we came up with a cover theme for June. (Dive into page 4 of this edition to learn more about the
“Manèges” by Aaron Brewer In anticipation of the upcoming ballet “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” we teamed up with Hot Springs Children’s Dance Theatre Company director, Edmond Cooper, who brought on board our local and very talented photographer, Aaron Brewer, to craft this captivating cover, titles “Manèges.” Nine dancers lent their artistry to the project. To identify them, moving clockwise – begin at the “N” in Springs: Anabel Flores, Claire Powell, Kylie
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
“Rainbow over West Mountain” With sincere gratitude, we extend credit to Jeremey Rodgers for once again gracing us with a breathtaking photo. His lens skillfully captured a mesmerizing rainbow arching over the Valley of the Vapors from West Mountain. We’re truly fortunate to have Jeremey share such a captivating perspective with us. Richard Stephens’ layout deserves special mention as it brilliantly highlights the inherent beauty of the photo. And let’s
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(L to R) Johnette Connelly Taylor, niece of “Killer Wife” first victim, Joe Connelly; Evaline Rowland Connelly (no relation to Johnette), sister of the third victim, Don Rowland; and Bitty Martin, author. Bitty Martin has completed her second Hot Springs true crime, Killer Wife: The True Story of Bonnie Connelly and the Men
By Chana Prince Greetings Fellow Travelers, March 2026 carries powerful turning-point energy. The Total Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 3 brings emotional insight and practical clarity. Virgo asks for refinement—health, habits, work, and daily devotion come into focus. What feels messy now is ready to be organized with
Thousands of plants will be for sale at the Garden Show. Save the date – Garland County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual Plant Sale and Garden Show one day only on Saturday, April 25, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Garland County Fairgrounds. Entry is free
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
