MUSEUMS/HISTORY:

INTERESTING SITES:

• Alison Parsons Gallery — 802 Central Ave., 6253001. Original paintings by local artist Alison Parsons. Glass art jewelry by Lori Arnold. Open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Gallery Walk 5-9 p.m. first Fridays.

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

• Blue Moon Gallery — 718 Central Ave., 318-ARTS (2787).

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

• 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., 623-8585.

• Mid-America Science Museum — 500 Mid-America Blvd., 767-3461; Summer hours 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day. Winter hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

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

• National Park Visitor Center — Located at Fordyce Bath House, 369 Central Ave. Visitor center hours 9 a.m.-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 10 a. m. to midnight Tuesday- Saturday, and from 1-10 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 flat screen 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 invites 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 — 6245185. Live acoustic music nightly. Pool, darts and sports on TV. Texas Hold ‘em tournament Tuesdays.

• 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 non-smoking 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.

• 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, 7674601. Catfish, all-you- caneat, $11.99 Friday and Saturday, $3.49 breakfast special daily.

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

• Classic’s Bar & Grill — 4813 Central Ave., 525-7172 in the Clarion Resort. Happy hour Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m.

• 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, 501-318-1600.

• J& S Italian Villa – 4332 Central Ave., Ste. 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 5 p. m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

• Jose’s Mexican Grill & Cantina — 5631 Central Ave.

• KJ’s Grill — 1834 Airport Road, 767-0063.

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

• Maxwell Blade The- ater of Magic — 121 Central Ave., 623- 6200. Open at 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday with mind-boggling magic and comedy. Admission $18 adults, $13 children 12 and younger.

• Pop’s Lounge at Oaklawn — Must be 21 to enter at 2705 Central Ave. 623-4411 or 1-800-OAKLAWN.

• 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.; 6234744; Tattoos or piercings. More than 70 years of combined experience. Open daily. Walk-ins welcome. Licensed by Arkansas Department of Health.

• 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.

• Saddlebags Saloon & Grill – 4977 Albert Pike Road, 767-BAGS (2247), Happy Hour Monday–Friday 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 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.

• Sams Pizza Pub – 401 Burchwood Bay Road, 525- 0780, join us by land or water, Tuesday pizza buffet 6–8 p.m., Thursday steak night, Friday pride of the pond catfish night.

• Silver Fox Lounge — Located in the Austin Hotel & Convention Center, 305 Malvern Ave., live bands on Friday and Saturday; 623-6600.

• Wagon Wheel – 816 Albert Pike, eight-ball pool tournament at 8 p.m. Saturdays, karaoke Fridays– Sundays, Happy Hour 3–7 p.m.

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.-5 p.m. daily. 6236172.

• Garvan Woodland Gardens — 550 Arkridge Road, 262-9300. Open daily 9 a.m.6 p. m. Admission $ 10 all adults, $5 for children 6 to 12, free for 5 and younger, $5 dogs, $15 per person golf cart ride beginning Sept. 2 first-come, first-served.

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

• 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.

TIME OUT:

• Fun Trackers Go Karts — 2614 Albert Pike., 7678140, game room, arcade, go karts, bumper boats and miniature golf. Birthday parties.