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November 4, 2024

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

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October 4, 2024

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

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September 3, 2024

“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

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August 1, 2024

“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

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About the Cover . . .  “Needs Unseen: Not All Special Needs Are Visible” Photography by Kelsey Vega 

June 30, 2024

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.  

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About the Cover . . . “Shirley Brown” by Katherine Strause

June 9, 2024

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

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April 29, 2024

“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

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April 4, 2024

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

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March 2, 2024

“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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January 30, 2024

“A Story of the Majestic Hotel Fire” First and foremost, it is crucial to clarify that the featured firefighters pictured on the cover were not posing for photos during the Majestic fire incident! While some of them were actively involved in working the Majestic fire, this particular photo captures a different moment in time. We consider ourselves fortunate to have this image, as it serves as a representation of all

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January 4, 2024

“Sunday Evening” Original Art by Rayshaun McNary • Cover Design by Trevor Tidwell The captivating cover art titled “Sunday Evening” was crafted by Rayshaun McNary and is a featured piece in The Birth of an Artist exhibition presented by Cutwell 4 Kids (C4K) on January 27. This local non-profit arts organization is dedicated to fostering and championing the unique self-awareness and growth of every child through artistic expression. When we

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November 25, 2023

“Elf: The Musical” Photo by Charlie Devine • Layout by Richard StephensIn a heartwarming partnership with Pocket Community Theatre, The Springs Magazine is thrilled to present an exclusive cover photo for its December issue, featuring none other than the iconic duo, Santa and Elf, from the upcoming production of “Elf: The Musical.” Attendees of a recent fundraiser for Pocket Community Theatre were treated to a delightful sneak preview of “Elf.”

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Feast Month – November 1 – 30 

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Fall Provides Perfect Weather for Hiking and Biking Our Trails 

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