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Bitty Martin to Speak at AR State Archives Fall Symposium

October 1, 2026

“Stories from Arkansas History” includes topics from crime in Hot Springs The Arkansas State Archives will host a half-day symposium from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Historic Arkansas Museum. “Crime and Consequence: Stories from Arkansas History” will feature speakers Bitty Martin, Susan Young, and Sarah Russell. Topics include crime in Hot Springs, the Cane Hill Murders, and the Life and Death of Helen Spence. Refreshments

Yoga: Finding Strength and Peace in Peaceful Warrior

October 1, 2026

Read any good books lately? If you can find this mural, take a selfie in front of it and text it to 501.651.0545 before the end of October for a free drop-in class at The Yoga Place! Photo by Missy Conry. By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens At The Yoga Place, we often remind our students that yoga is about finding balance—not just in our bodies, but in our minds and everyday

Call For Veteran Artists for Exhibit in November to Honor Veteran Artists

October 1, 2026

Veteran artists are invited to submit artwork by October 10. The Springs Magazine is honored to partner with Laura Blue Waters, owner of Blue Donut Art Gallery, to present Arts in Service: Honoring Veteran Artists. This special art show provides veteran artists who have served the nation with an opportunity to showcase their creative work both at Blue Donut Art Gallery throughout November and in the November issue of The

Learn the History of the Jack Tar Courts & Hotel, October 13

October 1, 2026

The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Ron Fuller presenting “The Jack Tar Courts and Hotel—A History” at noon, Tuesday, October 13, at the Garland County Library. People can attend in person or can view the program virtually at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/garlandcolibrary.  Fuller will tell the story of Park Avenue’s Art Moderne Jack Tar Courts, built in 1941 by hospitality visionary Vance Bryan.

AMP’D UP: Four Missing Limbs. One Whole Person

October 1, 2026

Real representation begins when we stop seeing the disability and start seeing the person. – Photography: Oxford Mail. By Rick Bontkowski Have you heard about Charlotte Nott? She’s 18 years old, a quadruple amputee, and one of the newest housemates on the UK version of Big Brother. Think about that for a second. A young woman missing four limbs has been dropped into one of the most mainstream social experiments on

About the Cover . . .

September 3, 2026

“Brady Roseberry” Featured at the Big Steam & Roots Music Festival Photography by Jay Hiatt FIRST – Check out the Gallery Walk $250 Gift Card Giveaway on Pg. 4! Hello, Hot Springs! As we lean into the autumn equinox, we’re celebrating with a burst of blues, hometown pride, and one seriously striking cover. This month features Arkansas’s own Brady Roseberry, chosen not just because the photo is fantastic, but because he embodies the spirit of our

The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World

September 3, 2026

By Jennifer Case By Erin Wood The Carework Project: Reckoning with Love, Labor, and the Living World is the third book by Conway resident and University of Central Arkansas creative writing professor Jennifer Case, released last month from Trinity University Press. Combining elements of memoir, collage, interview, research, and cultural reflection, The Carework Project probes what care means in a time of climate crisis. Case shows how caregiving—often invisible, gendered, and undervalued—is central to survival. She examines

Yoga: Benefits of Tree Pose

September 3, 2026

Can you find this mural in downtown Hot Springs? Text a selfie in front of it to receive a free drop-in at The Yoga Place for any class in September. 501-651-0545. Photo by Missy Conry. By Missy Conry & Melissa Stevens In yoga, balance is about more than simply standing on one foot. Tree Pose (Vrksasana) is a beautiful reminder that stability, focus, and flexibility all work together—both on the mat and in everyday

Fall Fashions Include Back-To-School Choices

September 3, 2026

The transition into autumn signals the busy back-to-school shopping season. As autumn approaches, style is taking a richer turn, and The Velvet Attic Boutique is bringing the season’s changing look to downtown Hot Springs. Their curated autumn lineup mixes seasonal colors, balances rich textures and versatile layers, and features transition-ready denim, layered dresses, structured jackets, and boots. This autumn, details are playing an especially important role. Jewelry is becoming bolder

TAROT: Choosing a Significator for a Tarot Reading

September 3, 2026

Major Arcana cards and Court cards are usually used as significators. Photo by Steve Bonner. By Michelle Crandell SIGNIFICATOR: Tarot card INTENTIONALLY SELECTED to represent the person asking for advice or guidance from the Tarot. Some Tarot readers find it valuable to choose a significator for every querent. Some do not. Some Tarot spreads require a significator. Court cards are most commonly used as significators, followed by Major Arcana cards. Minor Arcana cards are rarely used; however, they are

SEPTEMBER 2026: Harvesting a New Beginning

September 3, 2026

Greetings, Fellow Travelers,  September 2026 brings a powerful invitation to refine, rebalance, and prepare for a new chapter. The New Moon in Virgo on September 11 encourages fresh beginnings through organization, healthier routines, practical choices, and attention to the details that create lasting change. It’s a beautiful time to plant seeds for greater wellness, efficiency, and purpose. As the Sun moves into Libra and we reach the Autumn Equinox, the focus shifts

I AM NOT A ROBOT?

September 3, 2026

David Rose By David Rose Lately it’s become virtually impossible for me to get into any site on my computer that has one of those I Am Not a Robot tests guarding its portal. You know the ones I’m talking about. They show a grid of a dozen or so images and ask you to click on the ones that have a picture of something or other. Last week I tried to do one that asked for pictures that

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