CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 3-9, 2008

Notes of Interest:

-The Open House and Ribbon Cutting beginning at 5:00 pm at Sugar Mountain Resort in the Beaver Lake area is cancelled today, due to weather. Re-scheduled for NEXT Thursday, April 10.

-WATCH FOR BICYCLE RIDERS: The Fayetteville Wheelman Bicycle Club will be in town this weekend. They will be arriving around noon Friday and Saturday via Highway 23 South. Each group could have as many as 20 riders. BE CAREFUL DRIVERS!!

-MAIN STREET MARKET IS NOW OPEN!! In the heart of North Main shopping district overlooking the creek. (On the deck of the former Creekside Café.) Local, handmade art & crafts. Open Thursday thru Sunday 9am-4pm. For information about showing your art/crafts call Janet at 363-9204 or email

planetjanet2@cox.net

-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.

-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." Call me if you need help. 253-7333.

-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. THIS IS THE LAST WEEK!

-Spring/Summer Insert will begin circulation Sunday April 6. The insert will be placed in newspapers in 30 cities in seven states as well as every daily and weekly newspaper in Arkansas.

-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.

-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. Deadline for submissions is 12 noon, April 16.

-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.

-Every Thursday starting April 10: 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)

-Eureka Sunday Market May 11.

THURSDAY:

-Spring Diversity begins.

-9AM-4PM: Main Street Market opens on the deck at the former Creekside Cafe. Contact "Janet" for vendor and other information. The Market is open Thurs-Sun.

479-363-9204 or email planetjanet2@cox.net

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

-Ladies Night at Shawbee’s Big Dawg Saloon.

-Rainbow Thursday Night at Caribe.

-Karaoke at Jack’s Place.

-Free pool at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

-Acoustic jam and open mic at Eureka Live.

-Diversity Pals Open Jam at the New Delhi Café.

FRIDAY:

-Spring Diversity Weekend continues. Events listed here have been provided directly to us. For the complete schedule, please refer to the pull-out in the center section of the current "Citizen."

-9:am: Main Street Market opens.

-10am: Culinary class with Karen Gros. Reservations required. 479-253-7461.

-Murder Mystery Weekend begins at the Bridgeford House and Crescent Cottage Inn.

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

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

-7:00 pm: Diversity Welcome Mixer at Caribe.

-7:30 pm: "Darlene" performs during the House Concert at Fire Om Earth. Call 363-9402 for ticket information.

-Diversity events at Eureka Live, the Lumberyard Bar and Grill, the Rowdy Beaver, Chelsea’s and Tiki Torch.

-9:00 pm: Ashley McBride performs at Jack’s Place.

-Karaoke at Henri’s and Shawbee’s.

SATURDAY:

-Spring Diversity Weekend continues.

-Murder Mystery Weekend continues.

-9:00 am: Main Street Market opens.

-10:00 am: Culinery Class with Karen Gros. Reservations required. 253-7461.

-Noon: Darlene’s Vocal Play Workshop at the Fire Om Earth Studio and Retreat Center. Please call 363-9402 for reservations and additional information.

-2:00 pm: Karaoke at Henri’s.

-3:00 pm: Diversity events at the Lumberyard Bar and Grill and Tiki Torch.

-5:00 pm: Iris performs at Chelsea’s Pub.

-6:00 pm: Diversity events at The Tiki Torch and the Lumberyard Bar and Grill.

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

-Crosstown Richard performs at the Rowdy Beaver.

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

-8:00 pm: The Hogscalders performs in the Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub.

-9:00 pm: Ashley McBride performs at Jack’s Place.

-9:00 pm: Karaoke at Henri’s.

-10:00 pm: Diversity events at Eureka Live and the Tiki Torch.

-10:00 pm: After Hours Breakfast at the New Delhi Café.

SUNDAY:

-Spring Diversity Weekend ends today.

-Murder Mystery Weekend ends today.

-9:00 am: Main Street Market opens.

-10:00am: 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: Maureen Alexander performs in the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel.

-2:00 pm: Iris Jam at Chelsea’s Pub.

-3:00 pm: AUD-ville variety show at THE Auditorium. A benefit for People Helping People. Call 253-7788.

-6:30 pm: Cottage Inn Wine Dinner. Reservations required. 479-5282.

MONDAY:

-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:

-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.

-7:00 pm: Eureka House Concert at the Unitarian Church. Tonight’s performer is Ray Bonneville. Tickets available at the door.

-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 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.

-Apr 18: Spring Book Sale at the Carnegie Library.

-Apr 18: Carving in the Ozarks begins.

-Apr 18: Mustang and Carroll County Cruisers Car Show.

-Apr 18: Artist Retreat (866-444-0940 for information)

-Apr 19: Music in Basin Spring Park begins.

-Apr 20: Ozarks Chorale Spring Concert.

-Apr 20: ESSA Workshop begins.

-Apr 22: Ride Rally Ride Motorcycle event begins.