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
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
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
Country artist, Redferrin to headline AFOTA. Nationally touring country artist Redferrin is headlining the 2024 Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts (AFOTA). Described as one of “Nashville’s most unorthodox and innovative new singer/songwriters,” Redferrin is climbing the charts with songs off his debut EP “Old No. 7.” His song “Jack & Diet Coke” has over 30 million global streams, and “Just Like Johnny” has 15 million streams and rising. Redferrin has
Mr. Pipp Victor Wainwright Super Chikan Duwayne Burnside Gracie Curran The highly anticipated Big Steam Music Festival is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! With only a few weeks to go, the stage is set for two days of incredible music, delicious local food, and unforgettable experiences in the heart of historic downtown Hot Springs National Park. Mark your calendars for September 27-28, and get ready to
Country artist, Redferrin, will headline the Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts. Nationally touring country artist Redferrin is headlining the 2024 Arkadelphia Festival of the Arts (AFOTA). Described as one of “Nashville’s most unorthodox and innovative new singer/songwriters,” Redferrin is climbing the charts with songs off his debut EP “Old No. 7.” His song “Jack & Diet Coke” has over 30 million global streams, and “Just Like Johnny” has 15 million
“City of the Arts” Gallery Walk Celebrates 35 years • 420 Consecutive Months August 2024 As Gallery Walk celebrates its 35th anniversary this month, our cover showcases just a fraction of the art that has contributed to this significant milestone. Over these 35 years, spanning 420 consecutive months, countless galleries, thousands of artists, and, as noted by our city leaders, millions of visitors have left their mark on our arts
Headlining Big Steam Music Festival is Grammy Winner Mr. Sipp – Mississippi Blues Child. The third annual Big Steam Music Festival is set for September 27 and 28, 2024 at Hill Wheatley Plaza in the beautiful downtown Hot Springs National Park. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable weekend of live music, featuring a spectacular lineup of Grammy-winning and nominated artists and a variety of local and regional talent. Mississippi comes
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
As Martha and The Vandellas famously sang in 1964, they’ll be dancing in the streets in downtown Hot Springs again this June. The fourth edition of the Spa City’s Bridge Street LIVE series of free public concerts will fill the Bridge Street Entertainment District with fun every Thursday evening in June. Once again, the concerts will encompass a variety of music, ranging from country to New Orleans brass to R&B to
Arkansas Women Who Transformed American Popular SongBy Stephen Koch • Illustrated by Katherine Strause By Erin Wood Bonnie Dodd became known as a songwriter and steel guitar player, particularly in country and Western swing music. Nicknamed “Little Blossom” by iconic singing cowboy Tex Ritter, her songs of heartbreak have been recorded by everyone from country music legend Hank Williams to the family gospel group The Staple Singers (“I’ll Take You There”).
“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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“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
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
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
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
