Around Town

INTERESTING SITES:

• Alison Parsons Gallery — 802 Central Ave., 625-3001. Original paintings by local artist Alison Parsons. Glass art jewelry by Lori Arnold. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Gallery Walk 5-9 p.m. first Fridays.

• Artists’ Workshop Gallery — 610-A Central Ave., 623-6401.

• Carole Katchen Art Gallery — 620 W. Grand Ave., 617-4494.

• Forest Path Gallery — 107 Stillmeadow Lane. Wood bowls, sculpture and contemporary craft by Gene Sparling. Demonstrations and shop tours may be available. Open by appointment, most any time. Call 617-0594. Take Highway 7 south from Hot Springs to Highway 290 east, turn left on Highway 290, go 1.5 miles to Meadowlark, turn right on Meadowlark and follow the signs to Forest Path Gallery.

• Gallery Central — 800 Central Ave., 318-4278. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

• Justus Fine Art Gallery — 827-A Central Ave., http://www.JustusFineArt.com.

• Legacy Fine Art Gallery — 804 Central Ave., 762-0840, http://www. LFAGallery.net.

• Riley Art Glass Studio — 366 Quarry Mountain Road, 318-6193, http://www.RileyArtGlass.com.

• The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs — 626 Central Ave., 6240489, http://www.hsfac.org. Open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2-6 p.m. Sundays, Gallery Walk 5-9 p.m. first Fridays.

• Arkansas State Parks — Lake Catherine State Park, 844-4176. DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 865-2801; Lake Ouachita State Park, 767-9366.

• Garland County Historical Society — 328 Quapaw Ave., two blocks south of Levi Towers, 3212159. Open 8 a.m. to noon weekdays. Explore Hot Springs and Garland County history.

• Melting Pot Genealogical Library — 649-B Ouachita Ave., 6240229. Library open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Friday, and second Saturday of each month.

• Fox Pass Pottery — 379 Fox Pass Cutoff, 623-9906.

• Historic District Antiques — 514 Central Ave.

• Pocket Community Theatre — Hot Springs’ oldest live-performance theater presents five productions a year plus extras, 170 Ravine St., 623-8585.

MUSEUMS/HISTORY:

• Maxwell Blade’s Curiosity Museum — 121 Central Ave., 623-6200. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, hours are extended from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Mid-America Science Museum — 500 Mid-America Blvd., 7673461. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. on Sunday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. on Sunday and closed on Monday, Labor Day through Memorial Day.

• Mountain Valley Spring Co. — 150 Central Ave. Historical and informative exhibits, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

• National Park Visitor Center — Located at the Fordyce Bath House, 369 Central Ave. Visitor center hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 620-6715.

ENTERTAINMENT:

• American Legion, Warren Townsend Post 13 — 3237 Albert Pike, 767-1346. The 40/8 Lounge is open from noon to midnight Tuesday-Saturday, and from noon-10 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays. Special drink prices daily. The lounge is open to members and guests 21 and older. Guests must sign in.

• Angel’s in the Park — 211 Fountain St., in the Park Hotel, 609-0767. Open 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Outside dining promenade. Full bar and cocktail lounge with two flatscreen TVs.

• Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa — 239 Central Ave. and Fountain St., 623-7771.

• Back Porch Grill — 4810 Central Ave., 525-0885. Open 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

• Belle Arti Ristorante — 719 Central Ave. Chef Joseph Gargano welcome everyone to experience a new menu featuring lunch and dinner specials. Private rooms available; open daily, 624-7474.

• The Big Chill — 910 Higdon Ferry Road, 624-5185. Live acoustic music nightly. Pool, darts and sports on TV.

• Boondocks Pool Hall — 1331 Airport Road, Suite G, 881-4856. The only pool hall in town, with 19 professional quality pool tables, four in a nonsmoking section. Host location for APA and NAPA leagues. Must be 21 or older to enter. Hours are Sunday-Thursday 1 p.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Full bar, Golden Tee and internet jukebox. Tournaments Saturdays at 7 p.m.

• Boot Scooters — 421 Broadway St., 627-0505. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. DJ spinning top 40 dance music after live band. Pool tables.

• The Five Star Dinner Theatre — 701 Central Ave. Hot Springs’ only full-time dinner theater featuring year-round entertainment. Open Fridays and Saturdays with buffet by Chef Joe Gargano served at 6 p.m. and the play at 7 p.m. Reservations for tables are suggested, 318-1600.

• Hawg’s Pizza Pub — 1442 Airport Road, 767-4240. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Arrive by boat or by car; live music on the weekends.

• J&S Italian Villa — 4332 Central Ave., Suite B in Temperance Hill Square, 525-1121. Hot Springs’ most award-winning Italian restaurant. Relax in the cozy lounge after work, complimentary appetizer bar. Happy hour 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays in the piano lounge. Ladies Night Out Wednesdays. Entertainment by Mark Ayers at 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Randy and Chana at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

• Jose’s Mexican Grill & Cantina — 5631 Central Ave., 525-9797, and 2215 Malvern Ave., 609-9700.

• Low Key Arts — 118 Arbor St., 282-9057.

• Maxwell Blade Theater of Magic — 121 Central Ave., 623-6200. Open at 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday with mind-boggling magic and comedy.

• Pop’s Lounge at Oaklawn — 2705 Central Ave., 623-4411 or 800-OAKLAWN. Must be 21 to enter.

• The Porterhouse — 707 Central Ave. Steaks and seafood. Open 3:3010 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 3:30-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 3-10 p.m. Sunday. Happy hour 4-7 p.m. Private rooms available; 321-8282.

• Redbeard’s Living Canvas — 413 Park Ave., 623-4744. Tattoos and piercings. More than 133 years of combined experience. Open daily. Walk-ins welcome. Licensed by Arkansas Department of Health.

• Saddlebags Saloon & Grill — 4977 Albert Pike Road, 767-BAGS (2247). Happy Hour weekdays 4-7 p.m., Karaoke on Thursdays and Fridays, alternates every other Saturday opposite the bands. Sunday 10:30-11:30 a.m. Cross Stop Biker Church; everyone is welcome Sunday 5-9 p.m. Jam with Terry Tee, Jerry Hubert and Chris O’Rorke. Razorback games on throughout bar, with happy hour prices and potluck parties. No charge; bring a dish.

• Sam’s Pizza Pub — 401 Burchwood Bay Road, 525-0780. Visit by land or water. Tuesday pizza buffet 6-8 p.m. Thursday steak night; Friday pride of the pond catfish night.

ATTRACTIONS:

• Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo Inc. — 847 Whittington Ave. About 175 North American alligators. Feed and pet many animals and an alligator. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 623-6172.

• Garvan Woodland Gardens — 550 Arkridge Road, 262-9300. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Hot Springs Farmers & Artisans Market — 121 Orange St. Open from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday and 4-7 p.m. Tuesday for fresh local produce and handmade goods.

• Hot Springs Mountain Tower — Located on Hot Springs Mountain Drive, 623-6035.

• Oaklawn Racing & Gaming — 2705 Central Ave., 623-4411 or 800-OAKLAWN. Doors open daily for gaming at 10 a.m. and simulcast at 11 a.m. Free entry. Must be 21 to enter gaming area.

TIME OUT:

• Fun Trackers Go Karts — 2614 Albert Pike, 767-8140. Birthday parties, game room, arcade, go karts, bumper boats and miniature golf.