Around Town
INTERESTING SITES
• Alison Parsons Studio — 1017 Lakeshore Drive, 655-0604, http:// www.alisonparsons.com.
• 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. Call 617-0594.
• 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.
• Original Celebrity Pop Art by Jan “JSully” Booker — On display at Brickhouse Grill, 801 Central Ave.,
870-845-9168.
• Riley Art Glass Studio — 710 W. Grand Ave., 318-6193, http://www. RileyArtGlass.com.
• Whittington Gallery/Studios — 307 Whittington Ave., 501607-0214. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Open for Gallery Walk. Forty-one local artists occupy the 5,000-square-ft. gallery. Easy parking.
• 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 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 — Malco Theatre, 816 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
• 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 — Malco Theatre, 816 Central Ave. 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
3:30-10 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.
• Terry Martin’s Lounge — 5590 Central Ave., 520-0446. Open Tuesday-Saturday, noon to close. Entertainment on Friday and Saturday; free hamburgers and hot dogs on Wednesday for customer appreciation.
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 Casino Resort — 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.