Spa City Stompers For Al Capone's Birthday Party at Ohio Club

The iconic Ohio Club (Arkansas's oldest saloon, established in 1905 and located across from Bathhouse Row in historic downtown Hot Springs) was a favorite place of Al Capone (17 January 1899 - 25 January 1947) when he visited the Spa City (Hot Springs National Park). In celebration of his birthday, on 17 January 2017 (7-10 p.m.) the venue will present live Dixieland jazz by the Spa City Stompers: Earl Hesse (clarinet), George "Doc" Ryan (cornet), John Leisenring (trombone), David Higginbotham (upright bass), Paul Stivitts (drums). The special evening (beginning at 6 p.m.) includes drink specials and free hors d'oeuvres; proceeds from the $5 cover charge benefit the Garland County Historical Society...

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The iconic Ohio Club (Arkansas's oldest saloon, established in 1905 and located across from Bathhouse Row in historic downtown Hot Springs) was a favorite place of Al Capone (17 January 1899 - 25 January 1947) when he visited the Spa City (Hot Springs National Park). In celebration of his birthday, on 17 January 2017 (7-10 p.m.) the venue will present live Dixieland jazz by the Spa City Stompers: Earl Hesse (clarinet), George "Doc" Ryan (cornet), John Leisenring (trombone), David Higginbotham (upright bass), Paul Stivitts (drums). The special evening (beginning at 6 p.m.) includes drink specials and free hors d'oeuvres; proceeds from the $5 cover charge benefit the Garland County Historical Society. Winners (female, male, couple) of the costume contest will be announced (and awarded $100 each) at 9 p.m. More info and photos for the event/performers may be found on the Facebook page and/or website for The Ohio Club (theohioclub.com) and/or Hot Springs Jazz Society (hsjazzsociety.org). Info, photos, and a local map for the venue are provided via a link at the top of this Jazz Near You entry, which can be shared via e-mail as well as social media.

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