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Hot Springs Concert Band 1975 – 2025 50 Years of Making Music! 

March 4, 2025

A bit of “Then” and “Now” as Hot Springs Concert Band celebrates 50 years of tune-making. Top circa 1980. Bottom 2024. Submitted photos.  The roots of the Hot Springs Concert Band (HSCB) go back to 1975, when Dr. Lamar “Doc” Smith formed the Hot Springs Community Service Organization (C.S.O.) Senior Citizen Band, under the direction of Mr. John Melton.   The band went through several name changes, in 1988 and again

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Save the Date for The Sleeping Beauty Ballet 

March 4, 2025

“The Sleeping Beauty” Ballet performances are scheduled for May 2025.  The Sleeping Beauty is, for many of us, a cherished childhood bedtime story. Its origins are unknown, as it was verbally passed down through the millennia and not published until the 17th Century. The Sleeping Beauty ballet was adapted from the 1697 Charles Perrault tale, “The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood.”  Tchaikovsky wrote the music, and his long-time collaborator, Marius Petipa,

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February 4, 2025

“Lunar New Year” by Artist Longhua Xu. . .  Artist’s Statement… by Longhua Xu  Art comes from the soul of the artist. Inspired pieces come from inspired artists. February generally marks the Chinese Lunar New Year in the East and Valentine’s Day in the West, and this year I am inspired by my family.  For the first time in several decades, both of my children are home – particularly my daughter

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Entertainment Foundation Presents Broadway Our Way 

February 4, 2025

On Feb. 20, The Entertainment Foundation will bring together some of the best musical groups and performers from the Hot Springs and Hot Springs Village areas all to one stage. This one-of-a-kind show entitled Broadway Our Way will be presented at the Woodlands Auditorium at 7 PM.   The cast consists of the Village Big Band, Voices Rising, and Spa City Tappers. Joining them will be Broadway veteran Jonathan Miele. TEF

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December 28, 2024

Paul Wineland – Jackson House  Photography by Pam Clark  As we kick off our 33rd year of publishing, we’re honoring the spirit of volunteering, leadership, commitment to a cause, and giving back to the community.  Paul Wineland, our cover feature, is a shining example of these qualities. His decision to volunteer stems from a desire to give back to Jackson House, an organization that once supported him.  Thanks to Pam

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The Molly Ringwalds to Return St. Patrick’s Day Parade  

December 28, 2024

The Molly Ringwalds will present a free concert following the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March 2025.  Hot Springs’ favorite band, The Molly Ringwalds, will return March 17, 2025, to rock the crowd immediately following the First Ever 22nd Annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on 98-foot Bridge Street.  “Fans love the Molly Ringwalds,” Visit Hot Springs CEO and parade founder Steve Arrison said. “They’ve kept crowds rocking at

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About the Cover . . . “Santa at the Gardens” 

December 2, 2024

by Pam ClarkA big thank you to photographer extraordinaire Pam Clark for the delightful Santa photo! He’s waiting to meet you out at Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs.  Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, a joyful Kwanzaa, and a blessed holiday season! (Did we cover all of them?)  It’s been such a pleasure working with you all this year, and we’re truly grateful for your support and collaboration. 

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Turtle Rush – Taking Listeners on a Cosmic Journey 

December 2, 2024

Turtle Rush Band members, (l-r) Hunter Gonzales, Tony Mason, Benjamin Rush, and Dylan Kuchel.  Local band, Turtle Rush.  Slow and steady wins the race but for Turtle Rush, it’s been more of a cosmic journey. Hatched in 2012, the band has evolved over the years, growing from two members to four, and developing a unique sound that combines folksy lyrics with foot-stopping rhythm. Their frequent performances at music venues in

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HS/HSV Presents Yuletide Cheer Celebration 

December 2, 2024

The HS/HSV Symphony Guild is hosting a Yuletide Cheer Celebration December 8, immediately following the ASO Christmas in the Village Concert. The after-party will be in the Village Card Club across from the Woodlands Auditorium at Ponce de Leon Center. Come meet the Conductor and some of the musicians, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, and shop at the silent auction. There will be a cash bar.  Tickets are $25 per person

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Gateway Hosts Jazz Smooth Soul Food Dinner 

November 4, 2024

The Gateway Community Association (GCA) is set to host its Smooth Jazz Soul Food Family Style Fundraiser Sunday Dinner at 501 Prime located at 215 E. Grand Avenue, on Sunday, December 1, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Doors open at 3:30 PM.  G-Music of the Art Porter Music Foundation from Little Rock, will provide smooth jazz music for the night’s event.  This dinner is an opportunity to kick off

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Yoga: Benefits of Cow Pose

November 1, 2024

Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates Cow Pose while Krista Machen jokingly offers her a handful of hay. Photos by Fred Padilla. By Karen Watson ReevesTo begin this article, I ask the same question that started last month’s feature, but in reverse: can one even do Cow Pose without Cat Pose (October’s yoga pose)? And the answer repeats last month’s with a resounding yes, but we seldom do. Another repeat from last

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About the Cover . . . 

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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“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

A One-of-a-Kind Wooden Play Experience Arrives in Downtown Hot Springs 

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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,

Yoga: Two Months at The Yoga Place 

Where are we?” Missy Conry and Melissa Stevens  By Missy Conry & Melissa StevensCan you spot where we took this picture? Take a selfie in front of the same mural and text to 501-651-0545 for a free drop-in class! You can also text us for hints if you need a clue.  As we reflect