ART GALLERIES:
Alison Parsons Gallery, 802 Central Ave.; 625-3001. Open 11 am to 5 p.m., Thurs., Fri., Sat. www. alisonparsons.com.
American Art Gallery, 724 Central Ave.; 624-0550. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.    
Artists’ Galleria, 323 E. Grand Ave., 624-7366. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sunday.
Artists’ Workshop Gallery, 810 Central Ave.,
http://www.artistsworkshopgallery.com; 623-6401.
Blue Moon Gallery, 718 Central Ave.; 318-ARTS http://www.bluemoonartgallery. com.
Crystal Springs Gallery, 620 Central Ave.; 623-2323.
Gallery Central, 800 Central Ave.; 318-4278. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827-A Central Ave. 321-2335.
Legacy Fine Art Gallery, 804 Central Ave.; 624-1044, art-exchange.com.
M.G.K. Art Studio, 6415 Park Ave. (Hwy. 5 North); 623-7904. Art lessons provided, supplies available.
Salon Muzu Muzu, 801 Central Ave. Suite 28; 623-6898. Now carrying prints by Marc Tetro of Miami.
Taylor’s Contemporanea Fine Arts, 204 Exchange St.; 624-0516.
Xu International Art, 610 Central Ave.; 321-6163.

INTERESTING SITES:
Arkansas State Parks –
Lake Catherine State Park, 844-4176;
DeGray Lake Resort State Park, 865-2801;
Lake Ouachita State Park, 767-9366.    
Billy’s House of Guitars, downtown Glenwood; (870) 356-4301. Hosting the live radio "Front Porch Pickin’ Show" at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. Wide array of guitars, records and music memorabilia.
Carole’s Book Stop, 3310 Central Ave.; 525-4033. Over 120,000 books, hardbacks, jigsaw puzzles and audio books. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Center of Light/Out of Time Radio, 2038 Central Ave., in the Freeman Shopping Center; http://www.outoftimeradio.org, 624-1001. Carrying unique wirewrapped jewelry and artwork, crystals, books, and artwork. Open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Live Internet broadcasting 6 to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday. UFO discussion group meets the second Saturday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Cowboy Church, in Music Mountain Jamboree Complex with Harvey Perdue and the Fabulous Cowboy Church Band. 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Dryden Potteries Inc., 341 Whittington Ave.; 623-4201. Large array of pottery, 50 years in the craft. See potters Cheyenne, Kelly, Arrow or Kimbo throw on the wheel.    
Fox Pass Pottery, 379 Fox Pass Cutoff; 623-9906.
Historic District Antiques, 514 Central Ave.; 624-3370.
The Poets’ Loft, 514-B Central Ave. http://www.thepoetsloft.com. Wednesday night poetry readings at 8 p.m., with open mic after. Thursday, jam session 7:30 p.m. Spa City Poetry Slam the fi rst Saturday of each month.

MUSEUMS/HISTORY:
Garland County Historical Society Archives, 328 Quapaw Ave.; 321-2159. Open 8 a.m. to noon Monday - Friday. Archives include over 12,000 photographs, maps, periodicals, local newspapers from 1909-1949 on microfi lm, city directories and phone books, census records, books by local authors, tombstone lists and death records. gchs@hotsprings.net
Melting Pot Genealogical Library, 649-B Ouachita Ave.; 624-0229. http://www. rootsweb.com/~armpgs. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Friday; second and fourth Saturday of each month. Housing over 2,000 books and periodicals for genealogy research. Research books for family histories, old high school and college yearbooks, American Indian research.
Mid-America Science Museum, 500 Mid America Blvd.; 767-3461. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. "Science Under the Big Top" continues to entertain and educate.
Mountain Valley Spring Co., 150 Central Ave. Historical and informative exhibits. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
National Park Visitor Center at Fordyce Bath House, 369 Central Ave. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 624-3383, ext. 640.
P.H.O.E.B.E./The Uzuri Project, 210 Central Ave., third fl oor; 624-9400. Preserving, protecting and promoting the African-American culture of Hot Springs.

SOCIALIZE FOR HOURS:
American Legion, Warren Townsend Post 13; 3237 Albert Pike; 767-1346. 40/8 Lounge open daily 1 to 9 p.m. for members and guests.
Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, 600 Central Ave.; 609-9323. Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. for lunch and dinner.
Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, 239 Central Ave.; 623-7771.
Barking Frog Mexican Cafe & Lounge, 200 Park Ave. Open 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Dinner and drink specials nightly. Authentic Mexican cuisine.
The Big Chill, 910 Higdon Ferry Road; 624-5185. Johnny O’Neal and Joe Hall perform tonight and Saturday night.
Boot Scooters Kountry Club, 434 Albert Pike, 760-3434. Under the Infl uence performs tonight and Saturday night. Free country dance lessons 7 to 9:30 p.m. today by national champion dance instructor. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Boogies, 421 Broadway; 623-5152. Dean Agus Band, recent winners of the Boogies Battle of the Bands, performs tonight and Saturday night. Girls Gone Wild party Feb. 3.
Burgers & More, Albert Pike and Mountain Pine Road; 767-4601. Catfi sh, allyou-can-eat, $7.49 Friday and Saturday, $2 breakfast special daily.
Cajun Boilers, 2806 Albert Pike; 767-5695. Open Monday-Saturday 4 to 10 p.m.
Capone’s Cocktail Lounge, 336-A Central Ave. Jazz pianist Tony Nardi plays 8 p.m. today and Saturday. Hampton Taliaferro performs his originals on acoustic guitar 8 p.m. Tuesdays.
Central Bowling Lanes, 3917 Central Ave.; 525-1338. Highway 66 Bowling. Bigscreen QUIBICA automatic scoring, snack bar, game zone, bumper bowling in 24 lanes, birthday parties, group rates, fresh pizza made to order. The Great Central Bowl Zone with laser light extravaganza 10-12:30 each Friday and Saturday night. Youth YABA Leagues. AAA high school bowling teams.
Chef Paul’s, 4330 Central Ave. at Temperance Hill Square; 520-4187.
Classic’s Bar & Grill, 4813 Central Ave., in the Clarion Resort; 525-7172. Happy hour Monday-Friday, 4-7 p.m., 18 TVs, pool tables, NTN Trivia, batting cage, video games, full bar and menu.
Colorado Grill, 320 Ouachita Ave. in Lindell Square; 623-7792. Steaks and Mexican originals, open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday.
Cooking With Kids, 3911 Central Ave.; 525-1161. Fun educational culinary magic for kids. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Dad’s Place, in the Velda Rose Resort Hotel & Spa, 218 Park Ave.; 623-3311. For live entertainment, Dennis Key plays tonight and Mike Mayberry plays Saturday night. Free salsa dance lessons on Tuesday. Happy hour 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Come watch Monday night football.    
Doc’s Pizzeria, 1018 Airport Road; 760-2227, http://www.docspizzeria.com. Awardwinning pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches. Open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. until. Dine in, take out, or delivery. Lunch delivery 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Large game room. Closed Sunday for your private party.
Exchange Street Café, 107 Exchange; 625-3112. Soups, salads, sandwiches and dessert. Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
French Market Cafe, 1538 Malvern Ave., at Indiandale Shopping Center. New Orleans style cuisine; 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
Fuji Restaurant, 608 E. Grand Ave.; 321-1688. New hibachi steak house grill.
Grady’s Grill Steak House & Wine Bar, 101 Park Ave., in Majestic Resort Hotel & Spa, 609-5355. Bistro-like experience and full-bar service. Black Angus steaks, fresh seafood, salads and desserts made fresh. Open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner 5 to 9 p.m.
Hawg’s Pizza Pub, 1442 Airport Road; 767-4240. Matthew David Webb performs tonight and Saturday night. Play Texas Hole ’Em in free tournament 6:30-9:30 Thursday and 1:30-4:30 Sunday.
Hide-Away Lounge, Hwy. 7 and Mount Riante Road, 6480 Central Ave.
Hungry Fisherman, Highway 270 near Malvern; 332-4182. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
J &S Italian Villa, 4836 Central Ave., across from Clarion Resort on the lake; 525-1121. Dining room open 5 to 10 p.m. Bar open 5 p.m. until. Mark Ayers on piano Wednesday-Saturday beginning 5 p.m.
Jernigan’s, 135 Central Ave. at the Downtowner Hotel, 623-3909. Daily lunch buffet $5. 95. Friday night seafood buffet; Sunday brunch $8.95 and $1 off with church bulletin.
Jester’s Lounge, 1010 E. Grand Ave.; 624-5455. Complete dinner menu and full bar.
Kat’s Bar & Grill, 4977 Albert Pike; 767-9048. Shane and James play 6-9 p.m. Sunday. Open Monday-Saturday noon until; noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. NFL Ticket and NASCAR Sundays.
King’s Chinese Restaurant, 3310 Central Ave., in Central City Shopping Center. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Kozy Sports Bar & Grill, 1218 Airport Road; 767-7779. Karaoke tonight and Saturday night. Texas Hold ’Em 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Karaoke Friday and Saturday night. Live music from Mike Tripp every Thursday night, 8-12.
Longshot Saloon, across from Oaklawn Park; 624-4344. Live music four nights a week. Barbecue six nights a week. Pool tables. Order a turkey or ham now through Jan. 1.
Lucky’s Pub & Pizzeria, 711 Central Ave., next door to Belle Arti; 625-2570. Karaoke Thursday nights.
Magnolia’s, 510 Central Ave.; 624-5500. Full bar and food menu. Open 11:30 a.m. for lunch. Closed Sunday.
Maxine’s, 321-0909. Wes Jeans Band performs 10 p.m. Saturday. Spa City Blues Society jams each Wednesday. Hampton T’s Acoustic "service" each Thursday night. Open 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. 21 and over. Smoking permitted. For more, go online at http://www.myspace.com/maxineslive.
New China, 4510 Central Ave.; 525-8868. Chinese buffet, dine in or take out, open seven days a week.
Oaklawn Lanes, 166 Golf Links Road, 624-4466. Thunder Bowling 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. Laser lights. Full bar.
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 190 Pakis St.; 520-5045.
Osaka Steakhouse, Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine, 3954 Central Ave.; 525-8898.
Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro, 250 Park Ave.; 525-7177. Fresh breads baked daily. Multi-grain, olive, sourdoughs and more. Serving breakfast and lunch with specialty coffees and teas, vegetarian menu.
Oyster Bay Seafood & Steaks, 2800 Highway 7 North; 767-2211. Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and dinner 3-9 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday.
Picasso’s Cupboard, 3907 Central Ave., in South Park Shopping Center; 520-0800. "Forget shopping, paint their gift." Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Walk-ins welcome.
Porter House Club, 707 Central Ave.; 321-8282. Dinner served 5 to 11 p.m.
Rise & Dine Café, 1739 Airport Road; 760-5899. Breakfast and lunch specials served daily.
Rocky’s Corner, 2600 Central Ave. , 624-0199. Live racing and football on big screen TVs.
Rod’s Pizza Cellar, 3350 Central Ave.; 321-2313. Awardwinning pizza and Italian food.
San Francisco Bread Co., 262 Cornerstone Blvd.; 525-7322. Salsa’s, 4324 Central Ave.; 520-5305. Authentic Mexican restaurant.
Smyly’s Crab Shack, 4916 Central Ave.; 525-3442. Hell’s Kitchen performs 9 p.m. today and Saturday. Sunday, rib-eye steak dinner $9.95. All-you-can eat crab legs Wednesday.    
The Terrace Lounge, in Majestic Hotel, 101 Park Ave.; 623-5511.
Three Card Charlies, 5431 Central Ave.; Music 8 p.m. to midnight.
Terry Martin’s Lounge, 5590 Central Ave.; 520-0446. Open 10 a.m. until, Tuesday through Saturday. Friday and Saturday specials. Mr. Martin entertains Tuesday-Saturday.
Trumpet’s Restaurant in Velda Rose Resort Hotel, 218 Park Ave.; 623-3311. Music of Billie Canon 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Sunday.
2720 Nightclub, 2720 Albert Pike; 760-2505. Clay Caldwell, Saving Abel and DJ Max Saturday night. Celebrating Jermain Taylor Day Saturday, Jan. 27. Open 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to close on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Sunday is Service Industry Night. Thursday is ladies night; $2 you-call-its.
Vin Chinese Restaurant, 4501 Central Ave. in the Hot Springs Mall; 525-1148. Lunch and dinner served all day. Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
VFW Post 2278, at back of KOA, Highway 70 E.; 623-5190. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 7 to 11 p.m. Karaoke with Tim from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Wagon Wheel, 816 Albert Pike Road; 627-0808. Karaoke Sundays 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ziggy’s Last Call, 3414 Central Ave.; 624-SHOT. Live music all weekend 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

TRANSPORTATION:
AJS Limousine Service; 623-3929.
Hot Springs Limousine Service, 525-4970. Hot Springs’ longest-running limousine service.
Hot Springs/Little Rock Airport Shuttle Service. Door-to-door service to Little Rock National Airport; 321-9911.
National Park Ducks; 418 Central Ave., 321-2911.
TAXIS:
Hot Springs Taxi, 624-9494;
Yellow Cab, 623-1616;
Checker Cab, 623-2525;
Service Cab, 624-5656.

ATTRACTIONS:
Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo Inc. 847 Whittington Ave. More than 200 North American alligators. Feed and pet many animals and meet Zoro the alligator. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 623-6172.
The Belle of Hot Springs, 5200 Central Ave. Cruises available on 400-passenger riverboat. 525-4438. Now taking reservations for Christmas parties.
Crystal Springs Mining Company, 8649 Albert Pike Road. Fine minerals and fossils along with mineral carvings and jewelry; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 991-3282. Garvan Woodland Gardens, 550 Arkridge Road, 262-9300. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $7 for adults, $6 for 55 and over, $4 for children 6-12 and free for those 5 and under.
Hot Springs Mountain Tower on Hot Springs Mountain Drive. 623-6035.
National Park Aquarium, 209 Central Ave.; 624-3474.
Oaklawn, 2705 Central Ave. 623-4411 or (800) OAKLAWN; http://www.oaklawn. com
Superlift ORV Park, 2100 Millcreek Road; 625-3600. Trails for 4X4 ORVs, ATVs and dirt bikes. Contact Clyde. Open Friday through Sunday 9 am to dusk.
Wright’s Rock Shop, 3612 Albert Pike Road. Large and varied mineral exhibit with fossil displays; 767-4800.

HORSEBACK RIDING:
Bar Fifty Ranch Bed & Breakfast, 18044 Highway 84, Bismarck, 20 minutes from Hot Springs. Lodge, log cabins, RV and horse park. Ride the horses or bring your own. Over 20,000 acres with trails. Week-long rides. Betty Clay and Julian McKinney host. To reserve call (888) 829-9570.
Brady Mountain Riding Stables, 4120 Brady Mountain Road at Royal, 767-1909.
Castleberry Riding Stables, 537 Walnut Valley Road, 623-6609.
Panther Valley Ranch, 1942 Millcreek Road; 623-5556.
TIME OUT: Fun Trackers Go Karts, 2614 Albert Pike; 767-8140.
KOA Puttin’ Klub & Snacks Bar, 821 McClendon Road at Exit 4 on Highway 70 B; 624-5912. Miniature golf open holidays and Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call for hours. Josephine Tussaud’s Wax Museum, 250 Central Ave.; 623-5836.
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, 4612 Central Ave.; 525-9311, http://www.piratescove. net.
Tiny Town , 374 Whittington Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday; 624-4742.


The Sentinel-Record lists information about local events and entertainment-related business. Send a note with specifi c time and date, address, admission fees and a contact person’s telephone number to: Around Town /Arts Editor, The Sentinel-Record, P. O. Box 580, Hot Springs, AR 71902