“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
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.
Bear’s Foot yellow blooms show up in mid- to late summer in clusters of two to five flower heads. By Diane Arington Like most (every?!) gardeners, I love going to browse a good plant nursery. My personal favorite is Pine Ridge Gardens in Dardanelle, AR. One reason being they grow a plethora of native Arkansas plants. In spring 2025, I came home with two Bear’s Foot plants (among others). Something about these little plants captured my
Jerry Butler will present “Wings Over Hot Springs.” The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will host Jerry Butler, who will present “Wings Over Hot Springs,” a program about the Spa City’s long, notable birdwatching history, at noon, Tuesday, September 15, at the Garland County Library. People can attend in person or can view the program virtually at facebook.com/garlandcountylibrary or youtube.com/garlandcolibrary. Butler will share details about early exploratory visitors to the
Scan the QR Code to purchase tickets. Are you ready for the party of the year? Friends of Hot Springs National Park is hosting the first-ever Raise the Glass Bacchus Bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Vapors Live, 315 Park Avenue, Hot Springs. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” Hot Springs style! Enjoy delicious canapés from Secret Handshake, 501 Prime, The Vault, and J&S Hospitality. Dance to the
Thriving Under Pressure: Arkansas Diamonds Manager Lauren Hatten Discusses the Team’s Success and Goals By Lana Pierce Fans (and future fans) of the Arkansas Diamonds: Tune in! Arkansas’s best indoor arena football team, established in Hot Springs as the “Wiseguys” before expanding this year, the Arkansas Diamonds are bringing back the hard-hitting entertainment. The sport’s popularity—and team’s fast-growing fan base—has made the Diamonds team a staple of local summertime tradition. The Springs Magazine sat down with the
Ashley Coldiron. The Garland County Historical Society (in association with the Garland County Library) will present “Smart Charitable Giving” on Tuesday, July 28, at 1 PM at the Garland County Library, at 1427 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs. People can attend in person or can view the program virtually on Facebook: Garland County Library or YouTube: Garland Co Library. If you’re curious about or interested in leaving a legacy, at this program you can learn about the current ins and outs of
Join Friends of Hot Springs National Park in celebration of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and the arts, by raising your glass to help ‘raise the glass’ for the Maurice Bathhouse. Eight Bacchus heads adorn the walls of the historic 3rd-floor Roycroft den under the large stained-glass ceiling. The Friends will host the first-ever Raise the Glass Bacchus Bash on Thursday, August 20, from 6:30 to 9 PM at The Vapors Live, 315
Build new social connections by engaging in local events – like the St. Pat’s Day Zero K, volunteering, or connecting with friends or coworkers. By Alison Crane Healthy aging and social wellness go hand in hand. Aging is inevitable, but aging well is a balance of our genetics and the choices we make. A full social life could help slow biological aging, according to recent studies. Our sense of connection and belonging, with
“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 balls is a special surprise: a uniquely shaped “chicken” ball that children and families love trying to spot during their
Beware the Poison Ivy! Know your leaves. By Sharon Dent Have you noticed poison ivy more than normal this year? It seems diffused. Not big clumps but scattered all over. If you come in contact with it, wash your hands and other affected areas within 15 minutes with dishwashing detergent. Do it again. For good measure, wash your hands often with dishwashing detergent even when you are not aware of encountering poison ivy.
This Fourth of July, Hot Springs National Park is throwing a birthday party 250 years in the making! Hosted in partnership with the Friends of Hot Springs National Park and America’s National Parks, the “Red, White & YOU” celebration starts at 9 AM with an All-American Parade down Bathhouse Row – a community-led march through history where YOU are the main attraction. Dress as Uncle Sam, a Founding Father or
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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
