“One in a Million” Directed by Itab Azzam & Jack MacInnes Featured in the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Wednesday | October 14 | 4:30 PM Arlington Hotel Cinema 1 October is here at last, bringing festivals, fall fun, and, hopefully, some cooler days. One of the season’s biggest highlights is the 35th Edition of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, and once again, The Springs Magazine is honored to include the festival’s
To “do-nut” or to “do-not.” That is the question. Alison Crane offers her considered opinion. By Alison Crane Is there such a thing as a healthy donut, and would you actually want to eat it? I have to admit that I really enjoy blueberry cake donuts and will indulge in one… occasionally. One donut every few months or so is not the same as even only one a week. Ultimately, not
“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 raised beds at Ouachita Children’s Center are tended by students. Several years ago, Garland County Master Gardeners built six raised beds at Ouachita Children’s Center (OCC), which is located at 339 Charteroak Street. Students housed at OCC helped put the soil in the beds and continue to assist in maintaining them. While students are being taught gardening techniques, the produce is utilized by the kitchen staff in the meals being prepared. Due to funds recently provided by the Coleus Fund, repairs
The Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Committee has organized all the details of the 2025 Fair. Back row (l-r): Marcia Albaugh, Christina Clement, Concession Chairman Jerry Oliver, Barb Bradstreet, Secretary Joyce Rice. Front row (l-r): Advisor Alison Crane, Advertising Chairman Peggy Barnett, Chairman Jane Oliver, Treasurer Jo Spoerle, Merylann Black. Submitted photo. The Hot Springs Arts & Crafts Fair is celebrating 57 years October 2, 3, & 4 at the Garland County Fairgrounds, 4831 Malvern Ave. Friday and Saturday
Buddy the kangaroo has a library card too! By Annie Gerber September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Garland County Library wants to remind you that your library card is quietly one of the best deals in town. Here’s how Power of the Card works: Show your library card at approximately 40 participating businesses across Garland County and unlock exclusive discounts and perks. We’re excited to partner again this year with some favorites like Clampit’s
421 Beer Garden presents its first and only beer-pairing tapas dinner of the season, set for September 10 at 7 PM. Food and beer enthusiasts are invited to an exclusive culinary evening designed to elevate the art of pairing. The upcoming Tapas and Beer Pairing Dinner promises a curated journey of flavor, bringing together small plates and artisanal brews. This special event is crafted to highlight the dynamic interplay between bold culinary
August brings a special kind of cheer to our quirky little town, as we celebrate two remarkable milestones: the City of Hot Springs’ 150th birthday and the 37th birthday of Gallery Walk. Together, they mark generations of creativity, community spirit, and the enduring belief that art belongs to everyone. For 37 years, our artists, gallery owners, art lovers, visitors, and supportive businesses have shaped an arts community unlike any other. Through ice storms, incredible
Every Saturday at 121 Orange Street, from 7 AM-Noon, Hot Springs Farmers Market comes alive with local merchants slinging everything from local honey to handmade sourdough to farm-fresh eggs. Can’t make the Saturday Market? Stop by any Tuesday from June through August, 4–7 PM. Located just outside of historic downtown and along the Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail, the Market is your stop for quality, home-grown produce, with merchants offering fresh herbs, plants, flowers,
The crew at 421 Beer Garden invites you to the ultimate space to kick back and soak up the weather and the music, and enjoy the crave-worthy menu. The secret is officially out, and the sipping is spectacular at 421 Beer Garden, downtown Hot Springs’ highly anticipated new destination. Located at 421 Broadway Street right off the scenic Hot Springs Creek Greenway Trail, and Farmers Market, this vibrant European-style beer
Secret Handshake Chef Justin Ruttley, Mike Gallagher, Mitchell Taylor, and Eddie Padilla. – Submitted photo. Nearly two dozen Hot Springs restaurants, grills, and businesses served their finest and most inspired dishes during the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of the Park on Thursday, May 17. The food was remarkable, diverse, and of course delicious, from gourmet beef sliders and BBQ ribs to exquisite watermelon bites with feta and herbs,
Planning meals before you head to the store allows time to consider your family’s schedule for the week and what they need nutritionally to keep going and growing. By Alison Crane Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Being a savvy shopper can protect your pocketbook and your health. First, keep in mind that supermarkets are literally marketing machines. Years of research have resulted in a layout designed to keep you spending
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“One in a Million” Directed by Itab Azzam & Jack MacInnes Featured in the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival Wednesday | October 14 | 4:30 PM Arlington Hotel Cinema 1 October is here at last, bringing festivals, fall fun, and, hopefully, some cooler days. One of the season’s biggest highlights is the 35th
Greetings, Fellow Travelers, October 2027 carries a powerful Libra-to-Scorpio progression, shifting the collective focus from relationships, balance, and cooperation toward deeper truth, intimacy, transformation, and emotional honesty. Mercury turns retrograde October 7 in Scorpio, encouraging reflection around communication, trust, shared resources, and unresolved emotional matters. Venus enters Scorpio October 8,
Staff member RoMaecia Thomas and daughter Leilani are enjoying Fish-O-Ween at Family Park. By Annie GerberFish-O-Ween Join us for our annual fall festival and fishing derby, Fish-O-Ween, on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Family Park (215 Family Park Road). All ages are invited to enjoy a
Tinderbox Gallery will launch Room for Strangers, a new curatorial initiative bringing original contemporary artwork into hospitality spaces, this October at Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court in Hot Springs. The inaugural installation features three paintings by Texas artist George Zupp in Room 11. Rooted in the people, humor, and landscapes of
