Witness hosts cancer survivor weekend

The Witness, Arkansas’ only musical passion play now in it’s 32nd season, will pay tribute to those who have fought and won the battle against cancer.

All cancer survivors, those who are presently in the struggle, or those who have lost loved ones to cancer, along with their immediate family members, will be given free admission to the production today and Saturday.

Kathy Jones, of Hot Springs Village, will sing during both pre- shows at 8: 30 p. m. The musical production about Jesus of Nazareth, narrated and sung by the Apostle Peter, will follow at Panther Valley Ranch, 1942 Millcreek Road.

Jones is part of Rejoice, a ladies’ gospel group based in Hot Springs Village and is active in her church choir in the Village.

A six- year veteran of The Witness, she has sung with the chorus and performed the parts of Peter’s Wife and The Woman at the Well.

Call 623- 9781 for information.

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; 321- 2159. Open 8 a. m.- noon Monday- Friday. Explore Hot Springs and Garland County history.

Melting Pot Genealogical Library – 649- B Ouachita Ave., 624- 0229. Library open 10 a. m.- 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., 6238585

The Poet’s Loft – 514- B Central Ave., 627- 4224. Wednesday night poetry readings at 8 p. m. with open mike. Thursday open jam session 7: 30 p. m. Call Pamela Rawls for bookings. Saturday 1 p. m. to 2 a. m.; and Sunday 1 p. m. to 10 p. m.; hosts APA leagues.

Bootscooters – 421 Broadway St., 627- 0505. Free shuttle available. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6: 30 p. m. to 5 a. m. DJ spinning top 40 dance music after live band. Pool tables.

Burgers & More – 145 Mountain Pine Road, 767- 4601. Catfish, all- you- can- eat, $ 10.99 Friday and Saturday, $ 3.29 breakfast special daily.

Centerfold – 1396 E. Grand Ave., 624- 7879. Open nightly Monday- Saturday. “Arkansas’ largest topless revue.”

Central Bowling Lanes – 3917 Central Ave., 525- 1338. Among the largest sanctioned USBC Youth Leagues. Happy Hour 9: 30- 11: 30 a. m. Thursdays, Fridays, games, shoes and fountain drinks half price.

Chunky Dunks – 4915 Central Ave., 525- 3335. Open Tuesday– Saturday from 11 a. m. to 1 a. m. serving lunch and dinner. Friday night karaoke with DJ Chucky P. Live entertainment weekly.

Classic’s Bar & Grill – 4813 Central Ave., 525- 7172 in the Clarion Resort. Happy hour Monday- Friday, 4- 7 p. m., 18 TVs, sports memorabilia, pool tables, NTN Trivia, batting cage, video games, full bar and menu. Blues Jam 7- 10 p. m. Thursdays. Bring your instrument and get in on the fun.

Crosswalk Bar & Grill – 2714 Central Ave.

Don Juan - Authentic Mexican food. Open 11 a. m.- 10 p. m. daily. Monday- Friday lunches start at $ 3.95. Two locations at Hot Springs Mall, 525- 0013; or 1311 Albert Pike, 321- 0766.

Higdon Square Cafe – 706 Higdon Ferry Road. Great home cooking and daily specials. Carry out available.

J& S Italian Villa – 4836 Central Ave., across from Clarion Resort on the lake, 525- 1121. Open 5 p. m. Tuesday- Sunday. Dining room opens 5- 10 p. m. Bar opens 5 p. m. until. Wednesday and Thursday complimentary buffet, Ladies Night Out and live music.

Jose’s Mexican Grill & Cantina – 5631 Central Ave.

KJ’s Grill – 1834 Airport Road, 767- 0063. Open 3 p. m.– till? Tuesday- Saturday. Specializing in hand- cut steaks, hand- pattied burgers, hand- cut fries, fresh chicken and seafood. Daily specials, full bar. Reservations welcome.

Low Key Arts – 118 Arbor St.; 282- 9057.

Lucky’s Bar & Grill – 711 Central Ave., next door to Belle Arti; 625- 2570. Karaoke Thursday nights.

Maxwell Blade Magic Lantern Theater – 121 Central Ave., 623- 6200. Open at 8 p. m. Monday- Saturday with mindboggling magic and comedy. Admission $ 15 adults, $ 10 children 12 and younger.

Malco Theater – 817 Central Ave., home of the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.

Maxine’s – 700 Central Ave.; 321- 0909. All shows at 9 p. m., cover charge on weekends.

Pop’s Lounge at Oaklawn – Delta Donnie will entertain today and Saturday from 8 p. m. to midnight. Free admission. Must be 21 to enter at 2705 Central Ave. 623- 4411 or 1- 800OAKLAWN.

The Porterhouse – 707 Central Ave. – Steaks and seafood – open 4- 10: 30 p. m. Monday- Thursday; 4- 11 p. m. Friday and Saturday; and 3- 10 p. m. Sunday. Happy hour 4- 7 p. m. Private rooms available; 3218282.

Razorback Pizza – Temperance Hill Shopping Center – 525- 1616; Family atmosphere, arcade, great pizza, open Baggo nightly, full bar.

Redbeard’s Living Canvas – 413 Park Ave.; 623- 4744; Tattoos or piercings. More than 70 years of combined experience. Open daily. Walk- ins welcome. Licensed by Arkansas Department of Health.

Rod’s Pizza Cellar – 3350 Central Ave.; Home of the Godfather, “the pizza that made us famous;” Live music nightly. Call 624- RODS or 625- RODS ( 7637).

Rolando’s – 210 Central Ave.; 318- 6054. Open 11 a. m. daily, lunch 11 a. m.- 3 p. m. Dinner 3 p. m. features sophisticated interpretation on Nuevo Latino Cuisine. Full bar, outdoor mountain- side patio dining.

Silver Fox Lounge – Located in the Austin Hotel & Convention Center, 305 Malvern Ave. happy hour 5- 7 p. m.; 623- 6600.

The Ohio Club – 336 Central Ave., 627- 0702, Tuesday night karaoke $ 2,500 contest; Wednesday night Blues Jam; Friday and Saturday live music with Midnite Parade.

The Vienna Theatre – 424 . Central Ave. Ken Goodman takes the stage at 7: 30 p. m. on Thursdays and Saturdays presenting laughable stories and soaring tunes from yesteryear and Broadway. Kayce Glasse presents her “Tibute to Patsy Cline” at 7: 30 p. m. on Fridays; 501- 463- 2799.

VFW Post 2278 – 2231 East Grand Ave. Call 623- 5190. Open 9 a. m.- 10 p. m. daily for members and visitors. Auxiliary dinners 5- 6: 30 p. m. Wednesdays, $ 6; Spa City Bop & Swing 7- 10: 30 p. m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays; the Grill opens 5- 8 p. m. Sundays with Karaoke 6- 10 p. m.

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.- 5 p. m. daily. 623- 6172.

Garvan Woodland Gardens – 550 Arkridge Road, 2629300. Open daily 9 a. m.- 6 p. m. Admission $ 9 for adults; $ 8 for seniors ( 55+); $ 4 for children ( 6 to 12); free for 5 and younger.

Hot Springs Mountain Tower – Located on Hot Springs Mountain Drive, 6236035.

Oaklawn Racing and Gaming – 2705 Central Ave. 623- 4411 or 1- 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.

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