CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 20-26, 2008

Notes of Interest:



-Easter ..:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Sunrise Service: Please let your visitors and guests know the service has been moved to Pine Mountain Jamboree. 7:00 am this coming Sunday.



-Name that Garment! Mark Hughes, owner/designer of Regalia Handmade Clothing

needs help naming his new Spring/Summer line. (8 new garments, 8 new names.) "Contestants" are displayed in the shop window at 128 Spring St. Ballots are available at the shop and winners will be notified by phone on April 11. Each winner wins the garment they named. For additional information, call Mark at 253-2202.



-GREAT AMERICA CLEAN-UP: Eureka Springs’ participation in the Great America Clean-up will be Tuesday March 25 from 5:00pm until dark. Volunteers will meet at the Inn Convenience Store on North Main Street. For additional information, call 253-0200.



-America in Bloom: Local gardens contest entry applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce in Pine Mountain Village. Judging will take place May 14-16. Please call 253-2227 (Georgette Garner) or 253-9703 (Glenna Booth) for additional information.



-THE Auditorium still has limited rack card space available in its office for businesses interested in displaying their information. Call 253-7788. Also, Friends of THE Aud fundraiser hoodies and long sleeve shirts are now available.



-Attention all Gallery Owners, Artists, Event Planners, etc., if you have an event planned for the month of May please send your information to eurekafestivals@gmail.com and you will be included in our schedule. If you have any questions call 253-2586.



-An improv comedy troupe is forming in Eureka Springs. Experience is not required, but a willingness to learn is essential. The yet to be named group meets at Main Stage on Tuesday nights from 6-8 p.m. If you have questions, call Ken Rundel at 479-253-7333.



-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 5:30 pm. 363-9402.



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



-Every Tuesday and Thursday: Tai Chi at 9:30 am at Fire Om Earth Studios. 363-9402.



-Monday and Thursday beginning at 6:00 pm, Yoga with Jack in The Space, across the street from the post office.



SEASON OPENINGS: (Not listed? -Just send me your info! Karen@eurekasprings.org)



-Castle Rogues Manor Tours open now!

-Keels Creek open now!

-Turpentine Creek open now!

-Cosmic Caverns open now!

-Caribe open now!

-Bubba’s open now!

-Autumn Breeze open now!

-Pivot Rock Tours open now!

-Yesteryears Antique Mall open now!

-Eureka Grill open now!

-Sonny’s Pizza is open Thurs-Sun.

-War Eagle Cavern on Beaver Lake open now! (Due to recent rains, please call ahead. 479-789-2909)

-Ermilio’s Friday March 21.

-Sparky’s April 1.

-Belle of the Ozarks May 1.

-Trolley service returns to full schedule May 1.

-Great Passion Play May 2. (Please note this is a new start time)

-Eureka Sunday Market May 11.



THURSDAY:



-6:30 pm: POETluck at the Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow. 253-7444.

-Acoustic jam and open mic at Eureka Live.

-Ladies Night at the Rowdy Beaver, Center Street Pub and Shawbee’s.

-Free pool at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Karaoke at Jack’s Place.



FRIDAY:



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

-8:00 pm: Red Octopus Comedy Troupe performance at Eureka Live. Please call 253-7020 for additional information.

-8:00 pm: David Singleton performs in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-8:00 pm: Crosstown Richard performs in Dr. Baker’s Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.

-8:30 pm: Ballroom dancing on the top floor of the Basin Park Hotel. Lessons begin at 7:30 pm

-Karaoke at Henri’s and Shawbee’s.

-Jerry Runnersmith performs at the Rowdy Beaver.

-Watts it 2 Ya performs at Jack’s Place.

-Country music and dancing at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.



SATURDAY:



-10:00 am: The 18th Annual Eureka Springs Kite Festival begins on the grounds of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Sponsored by Kaleidokites.

-6:30 pm: Kharmasonic performs at the New Delhi Café.

-The Pope County Bootleggers perform at the Rowdy Beaver.

-8:00 pm: David Singleton performs at the Pied Piper Pub.

-8:00 pm: Red Octopus Comedy Troupe performs at Eureka Live. 253-7020.

-8:00 pm: Eric Miller performs in Dr. Baker’s Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.

-Karaoke at Henri’s and Shawbee’s.

-The Lumberyard Bar and Grill is open.

-Watts it 2 Ya performs at Jack’s Place.



SUNDAY: (Happy Easter!)



-7:00 am: Sunrise Service at Pine Mountain Jamboree Theatre. (Please note the location has been changed due to the weather.)

-10:30 am: -10:30 am: Brunch offered at Local Flavor 253-9522, Myrtie Mae’s 253-9768, Café Soleil 253-2345, Crystal Dining Room 253-9766, Forest Hill 253-2422, Mud Street Café 253-6732, The Gazebo 253-9551. Due to special Easter celebrations, please call ahead for reservations.

-11:00 am: Catherine Reed performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-1:00 am: Easter Egg hunt on the grounds of the Crescent Hotel. 253-9766

-2:00 pm: 32nd Annual Easter Egg hunt at War Eagle Mill. 479-789-5343.

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



MONDAY:



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

-Karaoke at Jack’s Place, Shawbee’s.

-9:00 pm: Free pool at Shawbee’s.



TUESDAY:



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

-Guys Night Out at Shawbee’s.

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

-Open Mic at Chelsea’s Pub and Pizza Café.



WEDNESDAY:



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

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

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

-"Meet the Locals" & Dorothy’s night out at Eureka Live.



LOOKING AHEAD:



-Mar 27: "The Water Series" lecture at the library annex.

-Mar 28: Carolyn Wonderland concert.

-Mar 29: Guided hikes at Lake Leatherwood.

-Apr 4: Spring Diversity Weekend.

-Apr 6: Cottage Inn Wine Dinner.

-Apr 6: Aud-ville Variety Show.

-Apr 9: Eureka House Concert.

-Apr 10: "Understanding Stream Ecology" lecture/tour at Main Stage.

-Apr 10: UFO Conference begins.

-Apr 12: 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll.

-Apr 17: Springtime in the Ozarks begins.