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About the Cover … Ernie Bolieu, Native American Jewelry Designer

October 30, 2022

Ernie Bolieu, Native American Jewelry Designer To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we asked our friend Ann Gilbert at American Art Gallery to ask if her friend, Ernie Bolieu, would consider sitting for a portrait for our November cover. When Ernie graciously accepted we called on local photographer, Jeremy Rodgers, to capture Ernie’s “essence.” And capture him, he did!  Ernie, Jeremy, and his camera worked together effortlessly and the result

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About the Cover… Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Marks 31 Years!

October 2, 2022

2022 Marks 31 Years! Two Ways to Attend. Click here for a link to the printable Festival Guide. This year marks the 31st year of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival and is the longest-running non-fiction film festival in North America. HSDFF will return to the Arlington Resort Hotel as the main venue with two screens hosting in-person screenings. The 2022 festival is embracing an expansive hybrid approach and making

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

August 31, 2022

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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About the Cover … Happy 33rd Anniversary Gallery Walk

July 28, 2022

Happy 33rd Anniversary Gallery Walk The Springs Magazine called on artist Gary Simmons for one of his famed Gallery Walk cartoons for our August cover to commemorate the 33rd Anniversary of Gallery Walk. Simmons likes to portray us at our finest and he certainly managed that with his comical cartoon. We hope you’ll take a trip to Downtown Hot Springs for Gallery Walk on Friday, August 5, from 5-9 PM.

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About the Cover … Dinos on the Loose at Mid-America Science Museum

June 27, 2022

Our on-the-spot reporter heard a rumor that this gal (guy?) might be lurking in the wilds at Mid-America Science Museum, along with some of her/his buddies! Upon inspection, our reporter heard much roaring and stomping and caught a glimpse of this humongous creature …  EEEEEK!!! Parents! Find safe harbor for your children! Our reporter got a photo but we haven’t seen nor heard from her since she emailed her story

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About the Cover…“Wildflowers” by Kristi Ahlquist

June 7, 2022

16” x 20” acrylic mixed media Whimsically, the simple flowers and combination of colors of “Wildflowers” by Kristi Ahlquist bring to mind a rich earthy foundation, the aqua color of a peaceful pond, and the golden warmth of our sun, reminding this editor of the loveliness of spring in all its simplicity and glory. Ahlquist picked up a paintbrush for the first time twelve years ago after a devastating cancer

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About the Cover … Celebrating Women in Jazz & the Arts

March 5, 2022

Celebrating Women in Jazz & the ArtsOur March cover celebrates National Black Women in Jazz and the Arts Day by featuring I. J. Routen, aka Dr. I. J. Routen, a jazz musician and so much more. Please take the time to learn more about her on page 13 in this issue. Thanks to Ebony Blevins of MsCameralady.com for permission to use the photo and to Richard Stephens for his vibrant

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About the Cover… Celebrating the Central Theatre

January 29, 2022

Rix has repainted the original wall detail, upgraded theatre and stage lighting, added a disco ball and different types of seating options. Central Theatre was acquired in December 2020 at the height of the COVID pandemic. The Theatre is a gem in Hot Springs that has been overlooked & underutilized for decades. Hot Springs real estate broker and developer, Chris Rix of Rix Realty, took on the daunting renovation.  Immediate

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About the Cover… Our 30th Anniversary!

January 4, 2022

Thanks to all of you who have made 30 years possible!!!!! The Springs Magazine’s 30th Anniversary cover is a tribute to the many artists, festivals, celebrations, beautiful people, and to the remarkable history of the Hot Springs community. The creativity, diversity, and talent harbored in our town have given us plenty to report on over the years. There are so many people to thank for making this possible. To Sonja Lash

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About the Cover… “Freedom” by Perrion Hurd

November 30, 2021

The Springs Magazine is honored to share the work of artist Perrion Hurd on our December cover. Hurd is a master printmaker, public art muralist, and teaching artist. Much of his work revolves around his love of music and geometric shapes with strong lines and bold colors.  Hurd’s newest large-scale mural, “Freedom,” is prominently displayed in Hot Springs on the corner of Market Street and Central Avenue. The concept for

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About the Cover… Call for Artists to Paint Adirondack Chairs

August 28, 2021

Our September cover brings exciting news about an opportunity for artists to showcase their work and help benefit one of Hot Springs’ oldest non-profit arts organizations. The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance (HSACA) is reviving its 2005 Adirondack Chair Exhibition and Auction on April 23, 2022. Arkansas artists are invited to submit entries, whether they have just started exploring the visual arts, or have been painting for many years. Artists

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About the Cover… C4K’s Birth of an Artist Art Sale

July 31, 2021

The Springs Magazine August cover was all set to showcase the 8th Annual Birth of an Artist Art Sale & Fundraiser, which was to be held Saturday, August 14, 2021. However, due to the current increase in the delta variant of Covid-19, the Cutwell 4 Kids (C4K) team has decided to postpone the event. The team would very much like to reschedule this event as soon as it is deemed

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