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.-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.
MUSEUMS/HISTORY:
• 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 -- 624-5185. 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, 767-4601. Catfish, all-you-can-eat, $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 Theater 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.; 623-4744; 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. 623-6172.
• 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., 767-8140, game room, arcade, go karts, bumper boats and miniature golf. Birthday parties.
Entertainment on 12/19/2014