Hot Springs Hot Spots Magazine - November 2012

November 2012

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SOUTHERN SWAMPY SOUL PG 10 RUNNING THROUGH THE SPA PG 28

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LIVE VENUE LISTING PG 12

Photos Courtesy of Magic Springs

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IN THIS ISSUE: ON THE COVER MEET THE BUCKLEYS Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Rodgers and Brian & Hannah Buckley

MEET US AT THE CANTINA SALSA’S: OUR FEATURED RESTAURANT

SOUTHERN SWAMPY SOUL

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ADAM FAUCETT: OUR FEATURED MUSICIAN

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FROM MARTHA TO MAYHEM: A TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY THE NON-TRADITIONAL WAY

ALBUM REVIEWS

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VENUES OF HOT SPRINGS: LIVE SHOWS LISTING

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WITHIN THE WALLS

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THE ART OF ARTCHURCH/ HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE SPA (EVENT CALENDAR) NOVEMBER

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RESTAURANT LISTING

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FROM MARTHA TO MAYHEM:

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A TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY THE NON-TRADITIONAL WAY

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RUNNING THROUGH THE SPA

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HOT SPRINGS HOT SPOTS STAFF: PUBLISHER RJ WELLS rj@hshotspots.com

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ART DIRECTOR MARISA RODGERS marisa@hshotspots.com

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SALSA’S DAILY SPECIALS Monday Child’s Plate FREE w/ Purchase of 2 Entrees Taco Tuesday 5 Tacos for $5 Wednesday Lime Margaritas: $1.99 All Day Thursday buy Any Entree, Get 2nd 1/2 OFF Fajita Friday Lunch - Starting on $5.49 Dinner - $2.00 OFF Any Fajita Entree

MEET US AT THE CANTINA Food, fun and a great atmosphere are what you will find at Salsa’s Mexican Cantina. This authenic Mexican grill is family owned and has been in Hot Springs, Arkansas for the last ten years and will be here for many more years to come. Opening its doors on April 15, 2003, this restaurant started off strong and has continued to thrive. This is owner Cuco Rayes’ first business in Hot Springs, and since its introduction to the area, he has open over twenty new businesses.

Located conveniently on the main vein of Hot Springs, Central Avenue, and near the Hot Springs mall and the vacationer’s district of Lake Hamilton, making it an ideal

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destination for a relaxing dinner, live music or libation.

Salsa’s Mexican Cantina has a magnificent back patio that is open all day, and is great for any size party, or group or as an event or meeting venue. They prepare authentic Mexican cuisines that your whole family will enjoy. They offer the traditional Mexican specialties consisting of the favorites; including fajitas, chimichangas, chalupas, enchiladas, rellenos, burritos, tamales and much more.

But, they also offer beef and chicken grilled specialty dishes, as well as some seafood or vegetarian plates. The food is made fresh daily, and with fresh ingredients. “We make it all from

scratch,” said Hector Leal, manager of Salsa’s. “Bring the kids and enjoy a great meal at a great price.”

When you are seated, you’re greeted with a basket of warm, freshly made tortilla chips, and homemade salsa. Appetizers are available for you to order if you would like.

And the homemade cheese dip and fresh guacamole is always a great addition to your meals, or to snack on while you enjoy the full bar. At the Cantina, every Wednesday night features the two dollar margarita and happy hour is every Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. They have Blue Moon, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, and Miller Light beers on draft, but have a wide variety of specialty margaritas, bottled beers, and mixed beverages to enjoy. When you’re in the area, stop by and join us for a drink!

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MARGARITAS

801 Central Ave. Suite 22 Hot Springs, AR 501.623.2300

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2800 N. Hwy 7 Hot Springs Village, AR 501.321.1680

MUSIC

SOUTHERN SWAMPY SOUL The bearded, guitar toting musician, Adam Faucett has been filling the air with music for the last twenty years, and continues to do so. Drawing comparisons from Townes Van Zandt to Tim Buckley to Otis Redding, Arkansas born and bred Adam Faucett is most known for his powerful, almost operatic voice and intricate finger-picking. Hailing from Benton, Faucett began learning about music from horror movies and playing with his grandma’s organ. “When I was a kid, what I wanted to do was make horror movies,” said Faucett. “I would make a drone on the chord keys and just fiddle around and find stuff that sounded good.”

“The early 90’s was a good time to be a little kid that was into music, and there was a lot of inspiration back then,” said Faucett.

It was around that time that he found his

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grandpa’s old guitar, and began to learn on it. In high school, he never had an actual band, but he had many friends that tried to learn instruments to play with him. “It seems like I have made a life-long career of trying to make musicians out of my friends, so I’ve never really had a band,” said Faucett, “but I’ve definitely had a group of friends that tried to clonk it out with me.” His career has been mostly solo.

Gaining inspiration from traveling, and the world around him, Faucett is always writing songs and coming up with inspiration. “Here recently, I wrote a song about an early twentieth century psychic, Edward Casey, and it goes to your regular soul song about drinking during

the day,” said Faucett. Inspiration for Faucett can be found anywhere, and music can be made about anything. “Anything said the right way is a good lyric,” said Faucett.

Faucett recently dropped a music video directed

by Frank Donangelo to his song “Blood is Blood” off of his album ‘More like a Temple’. “I would describe my music as ‘Southern, Swampy, Soul’, because it mentions Arkansas, it’s slow and slushy, and it is soulful music that just comes from the gut,” said Faucett.

You can find more information about Adam Faucett and his music and access the new music video at adamfaucett.com.

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ALBUMS ON REVIEW Contribution Courtesy of & Written by Jeff Rodgers

The Winter Sounds Runner

Newly signed with New Grandada, the Winter Sounds have put together yet another amazing album that few will hear. One of the hardest working bands, from Nashville, Tennessee, has finally hit a pay-off with Runner. Not near as dark as the name suggests, the Winter Sounds have simply taken their sound – which hasn’t changed significantly since The Land of No Output – and given it a bit of an upgrade. The melodies are warmer and richer, the shimmering bits are lighter and impressive.

The musical eqivalent of shifting from film to high-def. The live shows have a bit more flavor and aggression, but for those of you that don’t think indie rock has any new tricks to offer... give this a try.

Runner is available for preorder now at New Granada’s online store and officially releases November 27th.

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PINBACK INFORMATION RETRIEVED

Ok, I’ll just say it... Information Retrieved is the best album of the year. Neither too relaxing, nor too subtle, Pinback’s longawaited fifth release – their first album in five years since 2007’s Autumn of the Seraphs – has an almost hushed restraint, making for a gorgeous listen. Paved with beautiful harmonies and hypnotic guitar progressions, Information Retrieved is Pinback at its best.

In a time where older, classic indie bands are coming back for round 2 and historically providing disappointment, Pinback delivers exactly what you wanted and a little more.

This is Pinback 2.0.

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DIAMOND RINGS FREE DIMENSIONAL

I’m not even sure where to start with this band...

The music? The clothes? The Style? Upon the first listen you can’t help it but to laugh a little.

Is this for real? Then it hits you like a rainbow colored lightning bolt... This. Is. Amazing. Free Dimensional is a blend of everything great about the 80’s, coupled with laser-beamo indie bands from today. I had the privilege of seeing the Diamond Rings open for The Stars in Little Rock a few weeks ago and was instantly blown away.

The glitter, sequined clothes, laser beams and in-your-face presence of the band surprised me for sure – and, had everyone dancing in no time. The sound might not be for everyone, but 3 appletinis later, this could be your favorite band.

HHH ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR: Jeff Rodgers is a long-time native of Hot Springs. He has been an avid drummer for many local punk-rock bands. He is a professional photographer and graphic designer. The only thing he loves more than music is photography.

Do you agree with our Reviews? Leave your feedback on our reviews at hshotspots.com.

Submit your own Reviews! Send your new release album reviews to us at info@hshotspots.com

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VENUES

LIVE SHOW LISTINGS EVERY WED

7pm Wednesday Night Poetry, 9pm Karaoke窶認REE

TUES 11/6 FRI 11/9 SAT 11/10

ATOM AGE, THE DOLLYROTS窶認REE SHOW Rock THE laST SLICE, STIFF NECKED FOOLS Ska/Punk/Reggae JOHN PAUL KEITH & THE ONE FOUR FIVES, SOUND OF THE MOUNTAIN

Garage Rock/Countrypolitan/Rockabilly/Post-Rock

TUES 11/13 FRI SAT

11/16 11/17

TUES 11/20 FRI

11/23

BAD VEINS, THE SKIES REVOLT, SICK/SEA

Indie/Rock/Experimental

FOUL PLAY CABARET, RED SNAPPER Burlesque BORRISOKANE, GROWL, BURNT

Electro-Pop/Pop/Garage Punk/Punk Rock

BRIAN MARTIn

Bluegrass/Melodramatic Popular Song/Psychobilly/Roots/Folk

POP PISTOL, FOSSILS OF ANCIENT ROBOTS, THE EMPTY BOAT PEOPLE BAND

Emo/Progressive/Rock/Electro pop/Indie/Dance Rock

SAT

11/24

FRI

11/30

LTHICK SYRUP RECORD SHOWCASE: THE ALPHA RAY RECORD RELEASE, COLLIN VS. ADAM, EZRA LBS CHUCK LECOMPT CANCER BENEFIT: DREADING SUNDOWN (REUNION SHOW!), MACHINA, SHE BREATHES FIRE, MAINLAND DIVIDE

Post-Grunge Rock/Southern Metal/Rock

TUES 12/6

FRI 11/9 FRI/SAT11/16-17 FRI 11/23 SAT 11/24 FRI/SAT11/29-12/1 FRI/SAT12/7-8 12

BRIAN MARTIn

Bluegrass/Melodramatic Popular Song/Psychobilly/Roots/Folk

Thunder Rose HOTEL CASSANOVA CRASH MEADOWS COLD DARK HIGHWAY Karla CAse CRASH MEADOWS

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Fri 11/09 SAT 11/10 FRI 11/16 SAT 11/17 FRI/SAT 11/23-24 FRI 11/30 SAT 12/1 FRI/SAT12/7-8

THE DaVID BALL BAND BANNISTER BROTHERS BUTTERFLY SCREAM HUMP NIGHT BLUES BAND FAMILY DOG LARRY WOMACK MIKE MAYBERRY LOOSE CANNON

EVERY TUES EVERY WED

KARAOKE HUMP NIGHT BLUES JAM

THURS 11/8 FRI/SAT11/9-10 SUN 11/11

Larry Womack and Nancy Johnsen John Calvin Brewer Band Larry Womack, Nancy Johnsen, and Rooster Meeks Larry Womack and Nancy Johnsen MIDNITE PARADE Larry Womack, Nancy Johnsen, and Rooster Meeks Larry Womack and Nancy Johnsen MIDNITE PARADE Larry Womack, Nancy Johnsen, and Rooster Meeks Larry Womack and Nancy Johnsen MIDNITE PARADE Larry Womack, Nancy Johnsen, and Rooster Meeks

THURS 11/1 FRI/SAT11/16-17 SUN 11/18 THURS 11/22 FRI/SAT11/23-24 SUN 11/2 THURS 11/28 FRI/SAT11/29-12/1 SUN 12/2

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EVERY SUN

KARAOKE WITH CHUCKIE D

MON 11/ TUES 11/6 WED 11/7 THURS 11/8 FRI/SAT11/9-10 MON 11/12 TUES 11/13 WED 11/14 THURS 11/1 FRI 11/16 SAT 11/17 MON 11/19 TUES 11/20 WED 11/21 FRI/SAT11/23-24 MON 11/26 TUES 11/27 WED 11/28 THURS 11/29 FRI/SAT11/30-12/1 MON 12/3 WED 12/

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WITHIN THESE WALLS

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A church is often known as a building that is used for fellowship. It is often easily recognizable by stained glass and high ceilings. When one enters a church, a feeling of calmness and happiness is often overwhelming. That is how the visitors of Artchurch Studio feel when they enter this repurposed church building. Historically, a church is designed as a place for fellowship, usually based on religion, but by definition fellowship is a sharing of mutual interests.

larger group gatherings, ar t exhibits, multistation workshops and live performances.

They provide summer ar t camp for children, dance classes for adults and children, community events, and they par ticipate in gallery walk. “The energy is inspiring,” said Erin Holliday, Executive Director, “the energy of creation, and community, and collaboration is absolutely infectious.”

Ar tchurch Studio is a nonprofit organization that provides many types of services to the Hot Springs community and the area Ar ts. Within its walls, the Ar tchurch Studio accommodates multiple display galleries, working ar tist studios, a multi-purpose space for classroom and small lecture, a black-box stage and the cathedral room for

A large part of fall programming at Artchurch is the event ‘Handmade for the Holidays’ where you can find very unique and beautiful handmade gifts to give during the holiday season. “Handmade for the Holidays is not your typical craft fair, it really seems to be more art based,” said Holliday.

The vendors that par ticipate are, a lot of times, just as excited as the people that come. A lot of people come looking for specific ar tists, and once they find an ar tist they like, they continue to search for them year after year. The other par ticipating ar tists also take this as an oppor tunity to seek out other ar t, and to trade and buy gifts for their family and friends also. “The vendors don’t look at it as much like work, but they look forward to seeing the other ar tists that they have come to know,” said Holliday.

Artchurch Studio hosts monthly art exhibits that highlight emerging artists. Currently, the

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‘Dia de los Muertos’ exhibit is up and will be open until Nov. 16. On display is a large paper mache skeleton as part of the community altar which celebrates the Mexican holiday. In February, in honor of Valentine’s Day, there will be a love letters exhibit.

from around the world, raffle items, food and drinks. “When you walk in, you’ll be greeted with a glass of champagne, and two drink tickets,” said Holliday. “After that, it will be a cash bar.” Tickets to the fundraiser are $30 each, or $50 for two tickets ($25 each).

to create work and connect with other artists in the community. They provide many services to local artists, such as professional development, and they give people in the community opportunities to come together, and meet people while they create things.

Artchurch Studio will have their five year anniversary fundraiser on November 30th. In celebration, there will be dance performances

Artcurch Studio is a great organization, and benefits the Hot Springs community greatly.

Their mission is to provide a place for artists

For more information about Ar tchurch Studio, contact Erin at 501.655.0836 or visit their website www.ar tchurch.org.

A Fete of Feat Celebrating 5 Years of Artchurch Studio

Not Your Mams’s Craft Fair SAtuRDAy, NOvEMBER 24 9AM-7PM

SuNDAy, NOvEMBER 25

& NOON-5PM

All Handmade, All Local

Jewelry • Pottery • Spices • Wood Works • Housewares Baked Goods • Wearables • Artwork • & More!

FREE ADMISSION & PARKING!

November 30 6:30pm Featuring Dance Performances from Around the World, Food & Drinks and Raffle Items Details and tickets available at Artchurch Studio or online artchurch.org

Artchurch Studio

301 Whittington Avenue | 501-655-0836 | artchurch.org

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EVENT CALENDAR NOVEMBER 8

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at Hale Bathhouse 341 Central Ave. | 6:30-8pm

at Downtown Hot Springs

“ART OF LIVING” CONCERT SERIES

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ANGEL ALLI RALLY at VFW Post 228 2231 E Grand Ave. | 10am-6pm

ANTIQUE/BOUTIQUE WALK

17 THE VILLAGE BIG BAND HOLIDAY LIGHTS KICK-OFF CONCERT at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Anthony Chapel | 6pm

FESTIVAL OF TREES

HOLIDAY lIGHTS BEGIN

at Hot Springs Boys and Girls Club 109 W. Belding | 9am-6pm

at Garvan Woodland Gardens

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VETERAN’s DAY PARADE

HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Artchurch Studio 301 Whittington Ave. Sat.: 9am-7pm, Sun: 12-5pm

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SPA 5k/10k

at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Anthony Chapel | 6pm

30 ANTHONY CHAPEL THE VILLAGE CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Anthony Chapel | 6pm

A FETE OF FEAT

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CHRISTMAS PARADE at Downtown Hot Springs, 6:30pm

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“THE GAME” LAKE HAMILTON VS. LAKESDIE

MRS. GARVEN’s TEA at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Magnolia Room | 3pm

STRINGS HOLIDAY CONCERT

at The Artchurch Studio 301 Whittington Ave. | 6:30pm

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at Downtown Hot Springs 6:30pm

28 ANTHONY CHAPEL THE VILLAGE

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HOT SPRINGS CHILI COOKOFF AND LIGHTING DISPLAY

at Exchange Street Parking Plaza at Hot Springs Chili Cookoff: 4-8pm, Lights: 6:15pm Convention Center Race Start: 1 Block East | 8am

at Summit Arena

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GALLERY WALK at Downtown Hot Springs

JINGLE BELL RUN 5K RUN/WALK 2012 at Garvan Woodland Gardens, Garden Trails/Garden Pavilion | 7:30am

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EAT/DRINK

RESTAURANT LISTINGS RANCHERO SPECIAL by SALSa’s

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Akers Market & Deli

Cajun Broilers

4198 Malvern 262-0500

2806 Albert Pike 767-5695

American Pit BBQ

Cheese Corner

368 Lake Hamilton 525-7977

303 Broadway 624-3040

Angels in the Park

Classics Bar & Grill

211 Fountain Street 609-0767

4813 Central 525-7172

Back Porch Grill

Colorado Grill

4810 Central 525-0885

320 Ouachita 623-7992

Belle Arti

Diamondhead grill

719 Central 624-7474

245 Independence 262-1565

Belle of Hot Springs

Doc’s Pizzeria

5200 Central 525-4438

1018 Airport 760-2227

BLEU MONKEY GRILL

Don Juan

4263 Central 520-4800

1311 Albert Pike 321-0766

Brau Haus

English Muffin

801 Central 624-7866

4307 Central 525-2710

Brick House Grill

FAT JACKS

801 Central 321-2926

101 Central 623-5225

Buffalo Wild Wings

Fisherman’s Warf

4104 Central Ave 525-9453

5101 Central 525-7437

BUBBA’s CATFISH TO GO

Fuji Japanese SteakHouse

5411 Central Ave 762-3474

608 E. Grand 321-1688

CAFE 1217

Gilligan’s on Lake

1217 Malvern 318-1094

5200 Central 525-3319

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Hawg’s Pizza

McClard’s BBQ

Rod’s Pizza Cellar

1442 Airport 767-4240

505 Albert Pike 624-9586

3350 Central 321-2313

Hesters Family

Mel’s Diner

Roland’s BBQ

1204 Central 321-9906

1603 Airport 767-0595

200 Higdon Ferry 625-3079

Higdon Square Café

Mi Pueblito

ROLANDO’S

706 Higdon Ferry 623-7744

2070 Airport 760-4647

210 Central Ave 318-6054

Hollywood Pizza

MOOYAH

Salsa’s

5737 Central 520-0900

3954 Central 520-5000

4324 Central 520-5305

HUNAN PALACE

MR. WHISKERS

Sam’s Pizza Pub

4737 Central 525-3344

1538 Malvern 262-3474

401 Burchwood Bay 525-3119

Jason’s Burgers

New China

Smokin’ in Style

148 Amity 525-0919

4510 Central 525-8868

2278 Albert Pike 767-9797

Jose’s

Osaka Japanese

Smyly’s Crab Shack

5361 Central 525-9797

3954 Central 525-9888

4916 Central 525-3442

Kings Restaurant

Panda Restaurant

Stubby’s BBQ

3310 Central 318-1888

3620 Central 624-5403

3024 Central 624-1552

KJ’s Grill

TACO MAMA

Taco Pronto

1834 Airport 767-0063

1209 Malvern 624-6262

423 Central 525-7309

La Hacienda

TREJO’s MEXICAN

WELDON’S MEAT MARKET

3836 Central 525-8203

3040 Albert Pike 760-2316

3911 Central 525-2487

Longshots Bar/Grill

Porterhouse

Whistle Stop

2720 Central 624-4344

707 Central 321-8282

2608 Albert Pike 760-6700

LUNA BELLA

Rocky’s Corner

ZOE’s CAFE

104 Grand Isle 520-5862

2600 624-0199

2230 Malvern 321-2921

BAKED TURKEY FROM WELDON”S

Holoay Pies BY zoe’s

STEAMED SHRIMP BY HUNAN PLACEC

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HOLIDAY FEATURE

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FROM MARTHA TO MAYHEM: YOUR OWN FLAVOR ADDED Family holidays are always difficult. Knowing that you have to rush around and get everything together and impress the people in your family, be it big or small, is always taxing on the psyche. Thanksgiving is a time for togetherness and thankfulness, but knowing what kind of holiday you are going to have will help you fully prepare.

THE D.I.Y.’R

If you are a member of the Pinterest population, then Thanksgiving will be a fun holiday for you.

You can look forward to a week’s worth – or more – of pre-holiday preparation. Martha Stewart move over, she won’t hold a candle to everything you think you can do. Homemade napkin rings, paper maché turkey name cards for each place setting on your table, and a plethora of sweets (that one does not know, for sure, exactly what they are) will adorn your Thanksgiving dinner table. Your homemade mod podge might still be out when guests begin to arrive, so whatever you do, do not let it get mixed up with the tea or lemonade. A final touch for you might be a cornucopia centerpiece for your table made of soft corrugated cardboard with itchy craft store paper shred as stuffing.

Filling your cornucopia may be a whole month’s worth of decision-making and planning in and of itself. No matter what you do, you must frame and matte the definition of Thanksgiving written on a piece of brown paper. The brown paper bag you get from the liquor store will do nicely, since you’ll have to make that white wine and gin punch you saw on Pinterest. Because everything on there is good.

A Hipster HOLIDAY

If you are a part of the very significant part of the general populous that claims to be a hipster, then you are very apathetic to the idea of Thanksgiving, due to the mainstream-ness of it all. Something that might help you prepare, is to take a last minute trip to the Salvation Army, and find your new dinner service and a new ironic work shirt to wear the day of the event.

Your dishes might be circa 1999, but they’re ‘so vintage’ and only cost $5 for the lot. The set was originally a service of twelve, but only eight of the plates are still intact, they have ironic swirls and flowers and are a pale shade of green. Sure, it’s the green one might associate with stomach bile, but it is vintage. Be sure to stock up on your Pabst Blue Ribbon. Due to the fact that it is $10 for a 120 pack, you should be fine. You can add beer to anything, so be sure to add a couple cans of that PBR into your turkey, dressing, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Who likes mainstream and traditional food for Thanksgiving, anyways? Make it less mainstream, and have some coffee and hot tea.

In order to assure its hipster qualities, make sure it is obscure coffee, and have peppermint, raspberry, orange, or green tea.

KILL & EAT

Since you will likely be coming in from a turkey hunt the day of Thanksgiving, your festivity preparation might be a bit rushed. Hopefully, you will have already picked the vegetables out of your garden, and soaked and washed your turnip greens. All you (or your lucky spouse) will have left to do is de-feather your giant bird with the arrow in it. As the 17 bottles of oil you put into your extra large fry daddy heats up, you have time to make sure the turkey is all ready to stick into the creator of all that is fried and crispy. You should make sure that the arrow you shot it with is removed, or use it for lifting the turkey to and from the hotness – we know you’re tough, but burns are an uncomfor table addition to the dinner table. To add to the rugged nature of your Thanksgiving, it would be appropriate to use your skinning knife as dinnerware. And, be sure to wear your camouflage overalls to dinner proudly, even if they have blood on them. You earned that, and the right to flaunt the success of the kill, and to tell your story a minimum of six times. You must begin with, “well, there I was…”, or it doesn’t count as a hunting story.

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HOLIDAY FEATURE

Obnoxious Fan-damly

Even though you are superbly normal, and you have never had an objectionable quality about yourself in all of the years of your life, your family can be described in one word: obnoxious. Your parents are semi-normal (since they raised you) but the family members that travel to their house... they are the epitome of the word obnoxious. Your cousins demand the center of attention 98% of the time, and the 2% they aren’t demanding the attention is when they’re on a bathroom break, or in a food coma. Your uncle thinks he is supremely funny, so he tells jokes that have no point other than to make you look at him with the most curious look on your face you can muster. Your aunt just tells stories about how all of the people at her work love her so much, and how she is so smart. Beware though, it is almost time for them to start grilling you about everything from your work successes (or failures) to your personal life.

Therefore it is best to remain in the shadows, and play with the children. Your grandma is the same adorable lady yelling across the room because she can’t hear herself, or anything you say to her, but her turkey and dressing is as delicious as it ever was. And, last but not least, there’s the xchromosome population of your Thanksgiving soire. The men who epitomize the Al Bundy stereotype and scarf down every last morsel and crumb on their plates, just to retire to the couch... one hand strategically placed inside the waistband and eyes glued to football, screaming just enough to prohibit all thoughts and reason.

Ahh, the sounds of Thanksgiving.

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Black Friday Frenzy Feeders

Everyone is familiar with the black Friday tradition popularized by greedy Americans; hungry for the lowest prices for the cheap junk they want to give to the people they’re obligated to give gifts. These people are not amateurs, and have had years of practice with this form of battle. They are well versed in the art of store gorilla-warfare, shelf climbing, and elbow dropping. In order to properly prepare to stay awake during the prime sleeping hours, these people begin their Thanksgiving festivities early, so they can end them early. Lunch begins around 11 a.m., and the family festivities are over by 5 p.m. when the possé goes to bed.

Immersing themselves in a 6 hour long food coma, and awakening around 11 p.m. to go onward and fight the good fight.

Hippy VEGANESS

The picnic blanket is set, and the grass is dry and hasn’t been mowed in a long time. The tofu is cooked, and the raw veggies are cut up and served nicely on a piece of wood cut off of a tree. The lake water has been distilled on the campfire, and the flower halos have been tied together. Everyone gets there, in their earth tone clothing, toting knitted bags, and not wearing any shoes. Once a round of tunes have been sung, and the guitar has been put away, it is time to hold hands around the fire and each say what you are thankful for. Do this until you feel like you have been appropriately thankful to the flower goddess, or until the tiedye is done setting.

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RECIPE BOX

AND, FOR THOSE OF OUR READERS THAT STILL WISH TO INVOKE THE MARTHA SPIRIT, HERE’s SOME OF OUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY DISHES FOR YOUR RECIPE STASH.

GRANDMERE’s Turkey Stuffing Recipe

Makes 8-10 servings.

1 loaf of day old French bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (10-12 cups) 1 cup walnuts 2 cups each, chopped onion & celery 6 Tbsp butter 1 green apple, peeled, cored, chopped 3/4 cup of currants or raisins

5 to 10 chopped green olives (martini olives, the ones with the pimento) Stock from the turkey giblets (1-2 cups) (Can substitute chicken stock) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or ground sage Salt and freshly ground pepper

Take the turkey giblets - heart and gizzard - and neck (if you choose) and put them in a small saucepan, cover with water and add a little salt. Bring to a simmer; simmer for about an hour, uncovered. Strain the stock into a container for use with the stuffing. Toast the walnuts by heating them in a frying pan on medium high heat for a few minutes, stirring until they are slightly browned. Let them cool while you are toasting the bread, then roughly chop them. Heat a large sauté pan on medium heat. Melt 3 Tbsp butter in the pan, add the bread cubes, and stir to coat the bread pieces with the melted butter. Then let them toast; only turn them when they have become a little browned on a side. If you aren’t working with somewhat dried-out day-old bread, lay the cubes of bread in a baking pan and put them in a hot oven for 10 minutes to dry them out first. Sauté chopped onions and celery on medium high heat with the remaining 3 Tbsp butter until cooked through, about 5-10 minutes. Add the bread. Add cooked chopped walnuts. Add chopped green apple, currants, raisins, olives, parsley. Add one cup of the stock from cooking the turkey giblets or chicken stock (enough to keep the stuffing moist while you are cooking it). Add sage, poultry seasoning, salt & pepper (to taste). Cover. Turn heat to low.

Cook for an hour or until the apples are cooked through. Check every ten minutes or so and add water or stock as needed while cooking to keep the stuffing moist and keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

APPLE CRANBERRY CURRANT CRUMBLE PIE

ASPARAGUS TOMATO SALAD Makes 4-6 servings.

1 lb. asparagus Pint cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 3 Tbsp capers 2 cloves minced garlic 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar Kosher salt Pepper Blanch asparagus for 3 minutes.

Add immediately to cold water. Cut into bite-size pieces and mix with all remaining ingredients.

Makes 10-12 servings.

1/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup dried currants 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, rinsed and drained 1 cup granulated sugar 6 Tbsp plus 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp finely grated orange zest 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apples (about 2 1/4 pounds) 10-inch pie pastry for a single-crust pie 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks

Combine the brandy and the currants in a small bowl. Let sit for at least an hour, until currants are plump. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl mix 1 cup white sugar with 6 Tbsp flour, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use a slotted spoon to transfer currants from brandy (reserve the brandy) to the sugar mixture. Add cranberries and apples and mix well. Pour filling into unbaked pie pastry and drizzle with the reserved brandy. In another bowl mix 1 cup flour with 2/3 cup of brown sugar. Add the butter and cut in with a pastry blender or rub with your fingers until the mixture forms small lumps. Sprinkle topping over the filling. Set pie in a foil-lined 10x15 inch baking pan (to catch the juices). Bake on bottom rack until juices bubble, 55 to 65 minutes. If pie browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Set pie on rack, uncovered, to cool for 2 to 3 hours.

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GETTING ACTIVE

You are sitting on your

couch

and

it

hits you. Not that you are necessarily out of shape, or always tired, but that your show is over and you should probably go outside and soak up some of nature. That’s when you realize that

RUNNING THROUGH THE SPA 28

you just cleaned out a bag of chips and ate an entire can of bean dip. It’s time to get started, but how?

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Running is a great way to get exercise, and to become physically fit. There are many ways to get started in running, but a lot of times, people find it is difficult to stick with it. In Hot Springs, there are many ways to begin, but few really know about them. The Spa Pacers are an association of people that have dedicated their spare time to running, and involving others of the Hot Springs area in running. The Spa Pacers have weekly group runs multiple times per week, and sponsor a ‘Women Can Run’ Group. They teach lessons on how to begin running, and they sponsor the Spa 10K/5K.

Coats for Families drive. They will also have a squirt race for children that begins at 9:45 a.m.

SPA 10K/5K

2012 Jingle Bell RuN

The Spa 10K/5K will be held on Saturday, November 17 at 8 a.m. This is the thirtyfirst year for the Spa 10K. The proceeds of this race go to Teen Challenge of Arkansas, and to Friends of the Park. Teen Challenge of Arkansas is a non-profit group that aids adults with getting out of bad situations, and life choices. Friends of the park is a group that is dedicated to building trails in the downtown park area for running and biking. The Spa Pacers are also partnering with the Junior Auxiliary in their

There are over one thousand participants expected to attend the race this year. The race begins at the convention center and ends there also. The course takes participants down Bathhouse Row, around Whittington Park, over West Mountain and down Quapaw. This course is the most challenging yet, requiring extra effort during the 2-mile climb over West Mountain. More information about the race, or about joining Spa Pacers can be found at www.arspapacers.com.

The 2012 Jingle Bell Run will be hosted by Garvan Woodland Gardens on December 8 at 10 a.m.

This 5K run/walk benefits the Arthritis Foundation.

This is a great way to help fight arthritis, and join thousands of other runners and walkers in the beautiful Garvan Woodland Gardens park.

Participants are encouraged to tie jingle bells to their shoe strings, and wear a holiday themed costume.

Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. To register or learn more about this race, go to arkansasjinglebellrun.com or call 501-664-4591.

GETTING STARTED

Running can help you sculpt your body, and get rid of extra stress. If you want to start running or walking and aren’t able to join a group like Spa Pacers, then here are a few tips to help you get going.

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Start off slow. Three times a week, you should alternate between running and walking.

Walk for six minutes, and then jog for one minute.

2 Start speeding up a little bit. Walk for five minutes, and then jog for two minutes.

This will help your body get accustomed to the gradual increase.

3

Don’t give up. Continue to do this every week until you’re only walking one minute for every nine minutes of jogging.

4

Make sure your shoes fit your feet well, and that you have enough support for your feet and ankles.

5

Always do a warm up and a cool down.

This helps get your muscles warmed up so you can avoid tearing them, or making them more sore than necessary. The cool down is necessary to help your heart rate gradually slow down, rather than an abrupt stop in activity.

Doing these things can help you slowly get started, and be able to fully begin running and eventually working up to joining Hot Springs at a 5K or a 10K.

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