CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 6, 2008

Notes of Interest:



-Tonight's Mardi Gras Events are cancelled. The Coronation Gala AND the Masquerade Ball will be held tomorrow night (Friday) at the Crescent Hotel.

Festivities begin at 6PM. Dinner at 7:00 and the Ball will begin at 8:00 pm. Call Dan at 981-9551 or visit www.ureeka.org if you have questions.



-Volunteers are needed to help walk the Good Shepherd dogs in Saturday's Eureka Gras Mardi Gras parade. The more walkers, the more dogs get to come out and play. If you can help, please call Karen @ 253-2569 or 253-7333 ASAP. We have to have a final count on Friday. Thanks!



-Registration is open for the 2008 Summer Art Workshops at Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) Call 253-5384 for info.



-Business After Hours Thursday February 7: Bear Mountain Log Cabins www.bearmountainlogcabins.com 15290 High 62 W - 5 miles West of Eureka Springs. 5:30-7:00 pm. BBQ with all the trimmings. Call the Chamber of Commerce for info 253-8737.



-Public tours will be offered at Castle Rogue's Manor. For reservations and additional info, visit www.castleroguesmanor.com or call 253-4060.



-Please remind visitors and guests that Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge winter hours are 9am – 5pm Daily Habitat Tours hourly from 11 until 3. 4:00 feeding time is also available for the public. 253-5841.



-EVERY SUNDAY 5:00 pm: Open Door community dinner in the undercroft at Saint James Church on Prospect St. No preachin' just a good, hot meal. All are welcome. Free or donation.



-Every Monday at 6:30 pm: Metaphysical Society of Arkansas meets at 68 W. Mountain St.



-Every Wednesday at 9:30 am, Bellyogachi classes at Fire Om Earth Studios. Also on Monday beginning at 5:00 pm. 363-9402.



-Every Thursday is Local's Appreciation Night at the Grand Taverne in the Grand Central Hotel.



-Monday and Thursday beginning at 6:00 pm, Yoga with Jack in The Space, across the street from the post office. Also Monday at 3:00 pm at Holiday Island. Please call 870-480-9148 for additional information.



THURSDAY:



-7:00 pm: Opal Fly and Melissa Carper perform in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-Ladies Night at Michael's Center Street Pub. The Rowdy Beaver and Shawbee's.

-Karaoke at Jack's Place.

-Free Pool at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

(Just a suggestion…call ahead to make sure these places are open!)



FRIDAY:



-6:00 pm: Eureka Gras Mardi Gras festivities begin at the Crescent Hotel.

-6:00 pm: Arkansas Red performs at the Grand Central Hotel.

-6:00 pm: Rachel Fields Band performs at the New Delhi Café.

-7:00 pm: Secret Season Cinema at the Library Annex on Spring St. Tonight's film is "The Lives of Others." Please call 253-8754 for additional information.

-7:00 pm: Karaoke at The Rowdy Beaver.

-The Pope County Bootleggers perform at the Pied Piper Pub.

-9:00 pm: Mardi Gras party with Eureka Mafia at Eureka Live.

-Karaoke at Jack's Place and Shawbee's.

-Country music at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.



SATURDAY:



-2:00 pm: Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Parade, "The Land of Oz" steps off following the traditional parade route down Spring Street.

-3:30 pm: Costume contests at the Art Colony on North Main.

-6:30 pm: Mike's Trio performs at the New Delhi Café.

-Running on Empty with Phil McGarr perform at the Rowdy Beaver.

-The Pope County Bootleggers perform at the Pied Piper Pub.

-9:00 pm: Citizen Mundi performs at Chelsea's Pub and Pizza Café for Dreamin' Eagle's birthday party.

-9:00 pm: Mardi Gras party at Eureka Live.

-Brand New Face at the Lumberyard Bar & Grill.

-Karaoke at Shawbee's, Jack's Place and Henri's.



SUNDAY:



-9:30 am: -Jazz Brunch in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel. Entertainment by the Crescent Trio.

-10:00 am: Brunch offered at Local Flavor 253-9522, Myrtie Mae's 253-9768, Forest Hill 253-2422, Café Soleil 253-2345.

-Super Bowl Parties at Chelsea's Pub, the Pied Piper, Eureka Live, Shawbee's, the Rowdy Beaver and the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-5:30 pm: The Crescent Trio performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.



MONDAY:



-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill and the Rowdy Beaver.

-5:30 pm: The Crescent Trio performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-Ladies night at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

-Zydeco Madness at the Pied Piper Pub.

-9:00 pm: Free pool at Shawbee's.



TUESDAY: (GO VOTE at BW Eureka Inn!!!!)



-3:00 pm: 2nd Line Pub Krawl begins at the Pied Piper Pub. Entertainment by Zydeco Madness.

-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver and the Lumberyard.

-5:00 pm: Opal Fly performs at Chelsea's Pub for the final stop of the Pub Krawl.

-5:30 pm: Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper at The Gazebo Restaurant in BW Eureka Inn. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanities, Carroll County.

-Guys Night Out at Shawbee's.

-Local's Night in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.



WEDNESDAY:



-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver. Service Employees' Night.

-6:30 pm: Open Jam at the New Delhi Café.

-Guitar Hero game night at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.



LOOKING AHEAD:



-Feb 8: 5th Annual Chili Cook off and Benefit Auction at Academy of Excellence.

-Feb 9: 5th Annual Valentine Ball and Silent Auction (Eureka Health Care Volunteer Guild)

-Feb 9: 15K Trail Race at Lake Leatherwood City Park.

-Feb 14: "Hearts of Fire" Prom Night at Chelsea's Pub and Cafe. Reservations call 253-8231.

-Feb 14: "Simply Elegant Valentine" at Keels Creek Winery & Art Gallery. Reservations call 253-9463.

-Feb 15: Diversity Valentine Weekend.

-Feb 16: Clear Spring School Chocolate Festival.

-Feb 22: 2nd Annual Romancing the Springs Wedding Show.