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., 501-607-0214. 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, 321-2159. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Explore Hot Springs and Garland County history.
• Melting Pot Genealogical Library -- 649-B Ouachita Ave., 624-0229. 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., 767-3461. 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 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.
• 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, 501-881-4856. Seventeen diamond tables, full bar, nonsmoking section and menu serving Hunt Bros. Pizza. The host location for BCA and APA pool leagues. Must be 21 or older to enter. Visit http://www.boondockspoolhall.com or find them on Facebook for weekly events. Open at 1 p.m., seven days a week.
• The Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre -- 701 Central Ave. Hot Springs' only full-time dinner theater featuring year-round entertainment. Daily live theater -- comedies, musicals, dramas, historical. Dinner buffet begins at 6 p.m. All shows are family friendly. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.HotSpringsBathhouseDinnerTheatre.com or by calling 501-318-1600.
• 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. Happy hour 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays in the piano lounge. 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 -- 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 & 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.
Entertainment on 02/15/2019