CALENDAR OF EVENTS: APRIL 17-23, 2008

Notes of Interest:

-Did you know? You can print just the What's New events without the additional announcements? Just go to the calendar, www.eurekasprings.org/events and click on "A Week's Worth." "What's New" is compiled and sent out via email every Thursday before noon (usually) and covers events and activities thru the following Wednesday. If you have information to be included, please send it to me prior to Thursday. Call me if you need help. 253-7333 or email Karen@eurekasprings.org

-EARTH DAY PARADE! Sunday April 20 at 2:00 pm. Everyone is invited to participate. No registration required, just show up about 1:20 at the Library for line up. NO GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLES. (It's EARTH Day!) The parade will end at Basin Spring Park for speakers and music.

-FREE RIDE!! In celebration of Earth Day in Eureka Springs, any and all trolley rides will be free of charge during regular operating hours on Sunday April 20. Call 253-9572 for more info.

-MONTH LONG ART EXHIBIT featuring Robert Glick at Peacock Studio and Gallery.

-Plans are underway for the Eureka Springs Preservation Society Garden Tour scheduled for June 14. If you are interested in participating, please call Barb at 253-9111.

-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.

-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.

-Every Thursday: ESKATE on Passion Play Road will offer 18 years old and up skating from 7-10PM. Roller disco to music from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Contests and prizes for just the big kids. 253-7762.

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

-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)

THURSDAY:

-Eureka Springs Farmers Market is open until noon. Now located on 23 south, just past Travelodge.
-Main Street Market (at the former Creekside Café) is open until 4:00 pm.
-Springtime in the Ozarks begins today.
-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver.
-6:00 pm: Multi-user karaoke at Ollies.
-Acoustic jam and open mic at Eureka Live.
-Karaoke at Jack's Place.
-Free pool at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
Ladies night at Shawbees.

FRIDAY:

-Springtime in the Ozarks continues.
-John Two-Hawks offers "Creative Expression" an artists' retreat. Please call 253-5826 for information.
-9:00 am: Carnegie Library Spring Book Sale begins in the Annex next door to the library on Spring Street.
-Carving in the Ozarks begins today in the "corner" at Rockhouse Road and Hwy 62.
-Main Street Market (at the former Creekside Café) is open until 4:00 pm.
-2:00 pm: Live entertainment on the patio at Eureka Live.
-6:00 pm: Early registration begins at the Pizza Hut for the Mustang and Open Car Show.
-6:00 pm: Arkansas Red performs at the Grand Central Hotel.
-6:30 pm: The Mountain Gypsies perform at the New Delhi Café.
-7:30 pm Ballroom Dance lessons atop the Basin Park Hotel.
-8:00 pm: Crosstown Richard performs at the Rowdy Beaver.
-8:00 pm: Live, local entertainment in Dr. Baker's Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.
-9:00 pm: Underground Mafia performs at Eureka Live.
-Sam & the Stylees perform at Chelsea's Pub.
-AZ-IZ performs at Jack's Place.
-Country music and dancing at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-Karaoke at Shawbee's.

SATURDAY:

-Carving in the Ozarks continues.
-John Two-Hawks artists' retreat continues.
-Springtime in the Ozarks continues today.
-Main Street Market (at the former Creekside Café) is open until 4:00 pm.
-9:00 am: Carnegie Library Spring Book Sale continues.
-8:00am: Mustangs and Open Car Show begins at Pine Mountain Village.
-11:00 am: Car show judging begins.
-Noon: The Awesome Possums perform in Basin Spring Park.
-1:00 pm: The Ozarks Chorale performs in Basin Spring Park.
-2:00 pm: Mustang and Open Car parade down Spring Street.
-2:00 pm: Rachel Fields performs in Basin Spring Park.
-2:00 pm: Live entertainment on the patio at Eureka Live.
-3:00 pm: Mountain Sprout (without Melissa) performs in Basin Spring Park.
-4:00 pm: Maia Archote performs in Basin Spring Park.
-6:30 pm: Tiffany Christopher performs at the New Delhi Café.
-8:00 pm: The Pope County Bootleggers perform at the Rowdy Beaver.
-8:00 pm: Eric Miller performs in Dr. Baker's Lounge in the Crescent Hotel.
-Mountain Sprout performs at Michael's Center Street Pub.
-Washboard Leo and Blind Boy perform at Chelsea's Pub and Café.
-9:00 pm: Underground Mafia performs at Eureka Live.
-AZ-IZ performs at Jack's Place.
-Music and dancing at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.
-Karaoke at Shawbee's.

SUNDAY:

-Ride the trolley free today!
-Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) workshop, "Nature-Land-Art" begins today. 253-5384.
-9:00 am: Main Street Market (at the former Creekside Café) is open until 4:00 pm.
-Springtime in the Ozarks continues.
-Artist Retreat continues.
-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.
-11:00 am: Catherine Reed performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.
-11:00 am: Cross-eyed Child performs in Basin Spring Park.
-Noon: Jeff Lee performs in Basin Spring Park.
-1:00 pm: Jones Van Jones performs in Basin Spring Park.
-1:30 pm: Gather at the library for Earth Day parade line-up.
-2:00 pm: Earth Day Gasoline-Free Parade takes the traditional parade route down Spring Street, ending at Basin Spring Park.
-2:00 pm: Catherine Reed performs in Basin Spring Park.
-3:00 pm: Ozarks Chorale performs in THE Auditorium. Call 253-7788 for ticket information.
-3:00 pm: The Eureka Street Buskers perform in Basin Spring Park.
-4:00 pm: Melissa & Blayne perform in Basin Spring Park.
-4:00 pm: Effron White performs at the New Delhi Café.

MONDAY:

-ESSA Workshop continues today.
-3:00 pm: Happy Hour begins 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 Pizza Café.
-9:00 pm: Free pool at Shawbee's.

TUESDAY:

-ESSA Workshop continues today.
-Ride Rally Ride motorcycle event begins today. Call 800-870-2529 for information.
-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:

-ESSA Workshop continues today.
-Ride Rally Ride continues today.
-3:00 pm: Happy Hour at the Rowdy Beaver.
-7:00 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:

-Apr 24: Final "Water Series" lecture.
-Apr 25: Arbor Day Celebration.
-Apr 25-26: Hypnotist Martin Walsh at Eureka Live.
-Apr 25: "Paradigm" dinner and performance by Mosaic Trio. 253-6830.
-Apr 26: Herbs & Botanical Retreat. 363-9402
-Apr 26: Yao Angelo and Ozakwaaba performance. 253-8060.
-Apr 26: "Old Masters New Visions" exhibit opens in The Space.
-Apr 27: Birding hike at Lake Leatherwood. 981-0901.
-Apr 27: Benefit auction for Bill Goodson.
-Apr 27: Holiday Island Music Guild performance.