CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 24-30, 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 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 Text only, please.

-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. (PLEASE NOTE: Yoga will temporarily meet at Eskate Skating Rink for the next three Mondays April 28, May 5, May 12 at 6:00 pm. There will be no Thursday classes during this time.)

For additional info call 870-480-9148

-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 at the former Eureka Screams Theatre until noon.

-Ride Rally Ride motorcycle event continues today.

-ESSA workshop, "Nature-Land-Art" continues today.

-Main Street Market at the former Creekside Café until 4:00 pm.

-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.

-7:00 pm: Final Water Series lecture, "The World of Microbs in our Springs and Watershed" at the Carnegie Library Annex on Spring Street.

-Karaoke at Jack's Place.

-Free pool at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Ladies night at Shawbees.

FRIDAY:

-Ride Rally Ride continues today.

-ESSE workshop continues today.

-10:00 am: Main Street Market opens at the former Creekside Café.

-11:00 am: Arbor Day celebration begins at Basin Spring Park. (All day event.)

-11:00 am: Live music begins in Basin Spring Park. Local entertainers every hour until 5:00. Performers today include Cross-Eyed Child, Jeff Lee, Jones Van Jones, Catherine Reed, Eureka Street Buskers and Melissa & Blayne.

-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.

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

-6:30 pm: Some Guy Named Rob performs at the New Delhi Café.

-7:30 pm: Mosaic Trio Ballet Company performs at Enthios Studio on Greenwood Hollow Road. Call 253-6830 for additional information.

-8:00 pm: Hypnotist Martin Walsh performs at Eureka Live. 253-7020 for ticket info.

-8:00 pm: Catherine Reed performs in Dr. Baker's Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.

-8:00 pm: Karaoke at the Rowdy Beaver, Henri's and Shawbee's.

-Jeff Kearney performs at Chelsea's Pub.

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

-Watts It 2 Ya performs at Jack's Place.

SATURDAY:

-Ride Rally Ride and ESSA Workshop end today.

-9:00 am: Carousel Organs on display at the Crescent Hotel and Gavioli Chapel. Call 253-9766 for additional information.

-10:00 am: Main Street Market opens.

-10:00 am: Herbs & Botanical Retreats begin at Fire Om Earth Studio and Retreat Center. Call 363-9402 for additional information.

-"Old Masters New Vision" seminar at The Space across the street from the Post Office. Call 363-9422 for additional information.

-Noon: Live music begins in Basin Spring Park. Local entertainers performing today include Anna Horton, Off-The-Wall, Mountain Sprout and Kozmik Debriz.

-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.

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

-7:30 pm: Mosaic Trio ballet performance. 253-6830.

-8:00 pm: Hypnotist Martin Walsh performs at Eureka Live. 253-7020.

-8:00 pm: Gera & Black & Blues Band performs at Ollies.

-8:00 pm: Yao Angelo & Ozakwaba perform at benefit concert for Main Stage. In the Ballroom at the Basin Park Hotel. Tickets $15.00 per person at the door.

-8:00 pm: Jerry Runnersmith performs at the Rowdy Beaver.

-8:00 pm: Maureen Alexander performs in Dr. Baker's Lounge at the Crescent Hotel.

-Oreo Blue Trio performs at Chelsea's Pub.

-Karaoke at Shawbee's and Henri's.

-Watts It 2 Ya performs at Jack's Place.

-Music and dancing at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

SUNDAY:

-8:30 am: Migratory Birding Hike at Lake Leatherwood. Call 981-0901 for info.

-10:00 am: Herbs & Botanical Retreat begins at Fire Om Earth Studio and Retreat Center. 363-9402.

-10:00 am: Main Street Market opens.

-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: Melissa Carper performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-"Old Masters New Visions" in The Space. Call 363-9422 for info.

-Noon: Live music begins in Basin Spring Park. Local talent performing every hour. Today's entertainers include Susan Shore, Jimmy Wells, Coy Dog and Eureka Street Buskers

-2:00 pm: Watercolor workshop at Fire Om Earth Studio and Retreat Center. 363-9402.

-2:00 pm: Live music on the patio at Eureka Live.

-3:00 pm: Holiday Island Music Guild recital. Soprano Idra Green performs at 73 Bluewater Drive. Email

sathrum@cox.net for ticket information.

-4:00 pm: Benefit auction for Billy Goodson at Caribe.

-5:00 pm: Mountain Sprout performs at the New Delhi Café.

-Matt & Gus Smith perform at Chelsea's Pub and Café.

MONDAY:



-"Old Masters New Visions" seminar continues.

-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:

-"Old Masters New Visions" continues.

-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:

-"Old Masters New Visions" continues.

-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:

-May 1-31: 21st May Festival of the Arts.