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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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About the Cover Photo . . . “The Christmas Angel” by Photographer Aaron Brewer. Courtesy of Edmond Cooper

November 18, 2023

“Dancer Chloe Powell as The Christmas Angel”Photographer  Aaron BrewerCourtesy of Edmond CooperCostume Designer Hanna Mills“The Nutcracker”Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Collaborating with Edmond Cooper on this cover for our November issue was delightful. He tapped into his photo files and came up with so many gorgeous photos, many photos taken by Aaron Brewer. We’d toss this one and that one for various reasons, then we’d come up with a favorite

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October 10, 2023

You’ve been asking. We’ve been working on it. And now it’s ready for you… Inside our October 2023 issue, you’ll find the 16-page Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Program. It is also available on our website for viewing and download. Visit www.thespringsmagazine.com, and use the drop-down for Digital Issues. OR click this link to the full issue https://anyflip.com/kuez/gzgn/, or the direct link to the festival program at https://anyflip.com/kuez/joud/. As we

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About the Cover Photo . . . “Eric Gales” by Fab Tranzer

September 3, 2023

The proverbial “we” all agreed that this photo of Eric Gales is perfect for our cover featuring the Big Steam Music Festival. He looks like he is having an absolutely amazing time playing the guitar. The passion and joy on his face are contagious. We can’t wait to hear him play live! Thank you to Magneto Guitars for contacting Fab Tranzer, the photographer, and getting permission to use the photo.

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August 3, 2023

“Soul” by Gary Simmons Choosing new art for our cover is always an adventure. It begins with releasing our latest cover from its current place in our story and delegating it to a special place in our archives. It’s not always easy to let go! However, it was time so, off we moseyed, in search of the perfect August cover.  The adventure this month sent us on the prowl for

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July 3, 2023

“Floral Feather” by Gerri Much Gerri Much is a Hot Springs artist who is known for her colorful and whimsical paintings.  Splitting her time between Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Sanibel Island, Florida, Much is a member of the Mid-Southern Watercolorists, along with the Sanibel-Captiva Art League of Florida, and the Barrier Island Group for the Arts in Southwest Florida. We were drawn to “Floral Feathers’” beauty and colors and felt

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“Moku Playland”   Photo of Kate Zunick Courtesy of Hot Springs Sister City  Kate Zunick relaxes in one of the most beloved features of the Moku Playland exhibit — a giant wooden “hot springs” tub filled with hundreds of smooth wooden balls inspired by the bubbling thermal waters of Hot Springs.  Hidden somewhere among the

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World Championship Bathtub Races Set for June 6 

The Hot Springs Fire Department entry nears the finish line in the 2025 Running of the Tubs. — Courtesy Visit Hot Springs  The lineup is complete for the 2026 Stueart Pennington World Championship Running of the Tubs bathtub races through historic downtown Hot Springs. The race starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday,

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